How severe is CVE-2019-7989?

CVE-2019-7989 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-7989 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-7989?

CVE-2019-7989 affects Adobe Photoshop Cc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7989?

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-2019-7989 published?

CVE-2019-7989 was published on 2019-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-7989

CVE-2019-7989 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop Cc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Adobe Photoshop Cc
Published: 2019-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Photoshop CC versions 19.1.8 and earlier and 20.0.5 and earlier have a command injection vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-7989?: Adobe Photoshop CC versions 19.1.8 and earlier and 20.0.5 and earlier have a command injection vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2019-7989?: CVE-2019-7989 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-7989 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-7989?: CVE-2019-7989 affects Adobe Photoshop Cc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7989?: 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-2019-7989 published?: CVE-2019-7989 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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