CVE-2019-7973
CVE-2019-7973 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop Cc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-843.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-843
- Affected product: Adobe Photoshop Cc
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Adobe Photoshop CC versions 19.1.8 and earlier and 20.0.5 and earlier have a type confusion vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-7973?
- Adobe Photoshop CC versions 19.1.8 and earlier and 20.0.5 and earlier have a type confusion vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2019-7973?
- CVE-2019-7973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-7973 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-7973?
- CVE-2019-7973 affects Adobe Photoshop Cc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-7973?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-7973 published?
- CVE-2019-7973 was published on 2019-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:photoshop_cc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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