CVE-2026-76199: adobe photoshop Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-76199 is a high (CVSS 8.6) Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in adobe photoshop. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 20.7% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 08-09-2026
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 09-09-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Photoshop Desktop is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Scope is changed.

• CWE-427Uncontrolled Search Path ElementThe product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.