How severe is CVE-2021-39825?

CVE-2021-39825 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-2021-39825 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-39825?

CVE-2021-39825 affects Adobe Photoshop Elements. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39825?

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-2021-39825 published?

CVE-2021-39825 was published on 2021-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-39825

CVE-2021-39825 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop Elements 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Adobe Photoshop Elements
Published: 2021-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Photoshop Elements versions 2021 build 19.0 (20210304.m.156367) (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious TTF file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-39825?: Photoshop Elements versions 2021 build 19.0 (20210304.m.156367) (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious TTF file.
How severe is CVE-2021-39825?: CVE-2021-39825 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-2021-39825 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-39825?: CVE-2021-39825 affects Adobe Photoshop Elements. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-39825?: 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-2021-39825 published?: CVE-2021-39825 was published on 2021-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop_elements/apsb21-77.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:photoshop_elements:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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