How severe is CVE-2024-43760?

CVE-2024-43760 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-2024-43760 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-43760?

CVE-2024-43760 affects Adobe Photoshop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43760?

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-2024-43760 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-43760 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40440.

When was CVE-2024-43760 published?

CVE-2024-43760 was published on 2024-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-43760

CVE-2024-43760 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop 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)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-40440
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Adobe Photoshop
Published: 2024-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Photoshop Desktop versions 24.7.4, 25.11 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 file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-43760?: Photoshop Desktop versions 24.7.4, 25.11 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 file.
How severe is CVE-2024-43760?: CVE-2024-43760 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-2024-43760 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-43760?: CVE-2024-43760 affects Adobe Photoshop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43760?: 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-2024-43760 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-43760 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-40440.
When was CVE-2024-43760 published?: CVE-2024-43760 was published on 2024-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb24-72.html

Affected products (1)

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