How severe is CVE-2018-15980?

CVE-2018-15980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-15980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-15980?

CVE-2018-15980 affects Adobe Photoshop Cc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15980?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-15980 published?

CVE-2018-15980 was published on 2018-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-15980

CVE-2018-15980 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop Cc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Adobe Photoshop Cc
Published: 2018-11-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Photoshop CC versions 19.1.6 and earlier have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-15980?: Adobe Photoshop CC versions 19.1.6 and earlier have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2018-15980?: CVE-2018-15980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-15980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-15980?: CVE-2018-15980 affects Adobe Photoshop Cc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15980?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-15980 published?: CVE-2018-15980 was published on 2018-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:photoshop_cc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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