How severe is CVE-2024-34116?

CVE-2024-34116 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-34116 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-34116?

CVE-2024-34116 affects Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-34116?

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.

Does CVE-2024-34116 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-34116 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34637.

When was CVE-2024-34116 published?

CVE-2024-34116 was published on 2024-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-34116

CVE-2024-34116 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-34637
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application
Published: 2024-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Creative Cloud Desktop versions 6.1.0.587 and earlier are affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could result in a security feature bypass. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to load and execute malicious libraries, leading to arbitrary file delete. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-34116?: Creative Cloud Desktop versions 6.1.0.587 and earlier are affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could result in a security feature bypass. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to load and execute malicious libraries, leading to arbitrary file delete. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction.
How severe is CVE-2024-34116?: CVE-2024-34116 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-34116 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-34116?: CVE-2024-34116 affects Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-34116?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-34116 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-34116 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34637.
When was CVE-2024-34116 published?: CVE-2024-34116 was published on 2024-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb24-44.html

Affected products (1)

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