CVE-2022-23202

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Uncontrolled Search Path Element Arbitrary code execution

Description

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop version 2.7.0.13 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must download a malicious DLL file. The attacker has to deliver the DLL on the same folder as the installer which makes it as a high complexity attack vector.

Category

7.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.55% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: Adobe Creative Cloud (desktop component)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb22-11.html patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23202?
CVE-2022-23202 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-23202?
To fix CVE-2022-23202, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-23202 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-23202 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-23202?
CVE-2022-23202 affects Adobe Creative Cloud (desktop component).
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