CVE-2026-96523
7.8HighPublished 13 Oct 2026 · NVD status: Analyzed · AI triage by gemini-3.8-flash
- Attack vector
- Local
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Impact
- Full C/I/A compromise
- Weakness
- CWE-787
Impact
Attackers can execute arbitrary code with the local user's privileges. Exploitation requires convincing a user to open a crafted malicious file in Photoshop.
Root cause
An out-of-bounds write occurs when parsing an untrusted file, leading to memory corruption.
Affected systems
Photoshop Desktop (exact version ranges not listed — check vendor advisory APSB26-158).
CVSS v3.1 · CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Fix & remediation
Upgrade Photoshop Desktop to the patched release referenced in Adobe advisory APSB26-158. As an interim workaround, block or warn users against opening untrusted image or project files.
AI-suggested. Run it in staging first and check it against the vendor advisory. Why?
NVD description
Photoshop Desktop is affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.