How severe is CVE-2025-54271?

CVE-2025-54271 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2025-54271 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-54271?

CVE-2025-54271 affects Adobe Creative Cloud. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-54271?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-54271 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-54271 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-34687.

When was CVE-2025-54271 published?

CVE-2025-54271 was published on 2025-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-54271

CVE-2025-54271 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Creative Cloud with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6. 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-367.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-34687
Weakness: CWE-367
Affected product: Adobe Creative Cloud
Published: 2025-10-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Creative Cloud Desktop versions 6.7.0.278 and earlier are affected by a Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system write. A low-privileged attacker could exploit the timing between the check and use of a resource, potentially allowing unauthorized modifications to files. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-54271?: Creative Cloud Desktop versions 6.7.0.278 and earlier are affected by a Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system write. A low-privileged attacker could exploit the timing between the check and use of a resource, potentially allowing unauthorized modifications to files. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
How severe is CVE-2025-54271?: CVE-2025-54271 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-54271 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-54271?: CVE-2025-54271 affects Adobe Creative Cloud. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-54271?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-54271 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-54271 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-34687.
When was CVE-2025-54271 published?: CVE-2025-54271 was published on 2025-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb25-95.html

Affected products (1)

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