Advisory Details

January 20th, 2025

Adobe Photoshop node_modules Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CVE ID	CVE-2025-21127
CVSS SCORE	7.3, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AFFECTED VENDORS	Adobe
AFFECTED PRODUCTS	Photoshop
VULNERABILITY DETAILS	This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Adobe Photoshop. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the file upx.js. The product loads a JavaScript file from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of a target user.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS	Adobe has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb25-02.html
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE	2024-10-03 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2025-01-20 - Coordinated public release of advisory 2025-01-20 - Advisory Updated
CREDIT	Anonymous

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