How severe is CVE-2026-48344?

CVE-2026-48344 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-48344 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-48344?

CVE-2026-48344 affects Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-48344?

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-2026-48344 published?

CVE-2026-48344 was published on 2026-07-14 and last updated on 2026-07-17.

CVE-2026-48344

CVE-2026-48344 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application 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-367.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-367
Affected product: Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application
Published: 2026-07-14
Last modified: 2026-07-17

Description

Creative Cloud Desktop is affected by a Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploit depends on conditions beyond the attacker's control. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-48344?: Creative Cloud Desktop is affected by a Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploit depends on conditions beyond the attacker's control. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.
How severe is CVE-2026-48344?: CVE-2026-48344 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-48344 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-48344?: CVE-2026-48344 affects Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-48344?: 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-2026-48344 published?: CVE-2026-48344 was published on 2026-07-14 and last updated on 2026-07-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb26-77.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:creative_cloud_desktop_application:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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