Adobe Creative Cloud AdobeUpdateService Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

July 15th, 2026
ZDI-26-419 ZDI-CAN-29588

CVE ID

CVE-2026-48272

CVSS Score

7.0 AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors

Adobe

Affected Products

Creative Cloud

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Adobe Creative Cloud. 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 AdobeUpdateService. The product loads a library from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM.

Additional Details

Adobe has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb26-77.html

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2026-03-13 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2026-07-15 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2026-07-15 - Advisory Updated

Credit

Brandon Evans of TrendAI Zero Day Initiative

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