How severe is CVE-2018-4873?

CVE-2018-4873 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-4873 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-4873?

CVE-2018-4873 affects Adobe Creative Cloud. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4873?

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-2018-4873 published?

CVE-2018-4873 was published on 2018-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-4873

CVE-2018-4873 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Creative Cloud with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-428.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Adobe Creative Cloud
Published: 2018-05-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application versions 4.4.1.298 and earlier have an exploitable Unquoted Search Path vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to local privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-4873?: Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application versions 4.4.1.298 and earlier have an exploitable Unquoted Search Path vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to local privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2018-4873?: CVE-2018-4873 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-4873 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-4873?: CVE-2018-4873 affects Adobe Creative Cloud. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4873?: 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-2018-4873 published?: CVE-2018-4873 was published on 2018-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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