CVE-2019-8255
CVE-2019-8255 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Brackets 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Adobe Brackets
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Brackets versions 1.14 and earlier have a command injection vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-8255?
- Brackets versions 1.14 and earlier have a command injection vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2019-8255?
- CVE-2019-8255 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-2019-8255 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-8255?
- CVE-2019-8255 affects Adobe Brackets. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-8255?
- 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-2019-8255 published?
- CVE-2019-8255 was published on 2019-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:brackets:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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