CVE-2026-48388
CVE-2026-48388 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop Installer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-427.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-427
- Affected product: Adobe Photoshop Installer
- Published:
- Last modified:
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. An attacker could have exploited this vulnerability by placing a malicious library in a directory searched by the installer. Exploitation of this issue required user interaction in that a victim must have been running the installer. Scope is changed.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-48388?
- 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. An attacker could have exploited this vulnerability by placing a malicious library in a directory searched by the installer. Exploitation of this issue required user interaction in that a victim must have been running the installer. Scope is changed.
- How severe is CVE-2026-48388?
- CVE-2026-48388 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, 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-2026-48388 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-48388?
- CVE-2026-48388 affects Adobe Photoshop Installer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-48388?
- 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-2026-48388 published?
- CVE-2026-48388 was published on 2026-07-28 and last updated on 2026-08-05.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:photoshop_installer:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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