Photoshop Desktop | Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427) (CVE-2026-76199) | HOL Guard CVE

Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2026-76199

Photoshop Desktop | Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427)

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-76199 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in Photoshop Desktop | Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427). The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps Adobe/Photoshop 2025 (generic), Adobe/Photoshop 2026 (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Sep 8, 2026Updated Sep 8, 2026Source checked Sep 8, 2026First seen by HOL Sep 8, 2026Material review Sep 8, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 2 mapped packages or products
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

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Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps Adobe/Photoshop 2025 (generic), Adobe/Photoshop 2026 (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
Adobe/Photoshop 2025generic	0	Not reported
Adobe/Photoshop 2026generic	0	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for Adobe/Photoshop 2025, Adobe/Photoshop 2026.
Review the reported fix. Monitor this advisory for an available fix and review any installs of the affected package.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Sep 8, 2026
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Source modified
Sep 8, 2026
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First seen by HOL
Sep 8, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Source referencehelpx.adobe.com

Upstream source description

Photoshop Desktop is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Scope is changed.

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