How severe is CVE-2019-8236?

CVE-2019-8236 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-2019-8236 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-2019-8236?

CVE-2019-8236 affects Adobe Creative Cloud. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8236?

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-2019-8236 published?

CVE-2019-8236 was published on 2019-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-8236

CVE-2019-8236 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Creative Cloud 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.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Adobe Creative Cloud
Published: 2019-10-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Creative Cloud Desktop Application version 4.6.1 and earlier versions have Security Bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to Privilege Escalation in the context of the current user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8236?: Creative Cloud Desktop Application version 4.6.1 and earlier versions have Security Bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to Privilege Escalation in the context of the current user.
How severe is CVE-2019-8236?: CVE-2019-8236 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-2019-8236 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-2019-8236?: CVE-2019-8236 affects Adobe Creative Cloud. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8236?: 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-2019-8236 published?: CVE-2019-8236 was published on 2019-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb19-39.html

Affected products (1)

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

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