How severe is CVE-2019-7093?

CVE-2019-7093 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-7093 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-7093?

CVE-2019-7093 affects Adobe Creative Cloud. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7093?

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-2019-7093 published?

CVE-2019-7093 was published on 2019-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-7093

CVE-2019-7093 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Adobe Creative Cloud
Published: 2019-05-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Creative Cloud Desktop Application (installer) versions 4.7.0.400 and earlier have an insecure library loading (dll hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-7093?: Creative Cloud Desktop Application (installer) versions 4.7.0.400 and earlier have an insecure library loading (dll hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2019-7093?: CVE-2019-7093 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-7093 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-7093?: CVE-2019-7093 affects Adobe Creative Cloud. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7093?: 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-2019-7093 published?: CVE-2019-7093 was published on 2019-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb19-11.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:creative_cloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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