How severe is CVE-2026-34632?

CVE-2026-34632 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-34632 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-34632?

CVE-2026-34632 affects Adobe Photoshop Installer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-34632?

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-2026-34632 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-34632 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-23017.

When was CVE-2026-34632 published?

CVE-2026-34632 was published on 2026-04-15 and last updated on 2026-07-08.

CVE-2026-34632

CVE-2026-34632 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop Installer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-23017
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Adobe Photoshop Installer
Published: 2026-04-15
Last modified: 2026-07-08

Description

Adobe Photoshop Installer was affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could have resulted in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. A low-privileged local attacker could have exploited this vulnerability by manipulating the search path used by the application to locate critical resources, potentially causing unauthorized code execution. Exploitation of this issue required user interaction in that a user had to be running the installer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-34632?: Adobe Photoshop Installer was affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could have resulted in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. A low-privileged local attacker could have exploited this vulnerability by manipulating the search path used by the application to locate critical resources, potentially causing unauthorized code execution. Exploitation of this issue required user interaction in that a user had to be running the installer.
How severe is CVE-2026-34632?: CVE-2026-34632 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-34632 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-34632?: CVE-2026-34632 affects Adobe Photoshop Installer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-34632?: 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-2026-34632 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-34632 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-23017.
When was CVE-2026-34632 published?: CVE-2026-34632 was published on 2026-04-15 and last updated on 2026-07-08.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:photoshop_installer:2.11.0.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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