How severe is CVE-2022-34235?

CVE-2022-34235 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-34235 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34235?

CVE-2022-34235 affects Adobe Premiere Elements. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34235?

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-2022-34235 published?

CVE-2022-34235 was published on 2022-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34235

CVE-2022-34235 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Premiere 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Adobe Premiere Elements
Published: 2022-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Premiere Elements version 2020v20 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element which could lead to Privilege Escalation. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to obtain admin using an existing low-privileged user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34235?: Adobe Premiere Elements version 2020v20 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element which could lead to Privilege Escalation. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to obtain admin using an existing low-privileged user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
How severe is CVE-2022-34235?: CVE-2022-34235 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-34235 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34235?: CVE-2022-34235 affects Adobe Premiere Elements. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34235?: 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-2022-34235 published?: CVE-2022-34235 was published on 2022-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/premiere_elements/apsb22-43.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:premiere_elements:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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