CVE-2026-48272: Creative Cloud Desktop is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could result in a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-48272?

creative cloud desktop application: upgrade to newer than 6.9.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-48272 being exploited?

CVE-2026-48272 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-48272 affect?

CVE-2026-48272 affects creative cloud desktop application. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Creative Cloud Desktop is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploit depends on conditions beyond the attacker's control. Exploitat

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-48272 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting creative cloud desktop application. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Creative Cloud Desktop is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploit depends on conditions beyond the attacker's control. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction. Scope is changed.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 87%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2026-07-14
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): Adobe Systems Incorporated · Vendor: adobe

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-14 21:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adobe creative cloud desktop application UPGRADE

Affected: <= 6.9.1.1

Fixed in: newer than 6.9.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy creative-cloud-desktop-application || rpm -q creative-cloud-desktop-application || creative-cloud-desktop-application --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.9.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade creative-cloud-desktop-application

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade creative-cloud-desktop-application

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-48272?

creative cloud desktop application: upgrade to newer than 6.9.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-48272 being exploited?

CVE-2026-48272 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-48272 affect?

CVE-2026-48272 affects creative cloud desktop application. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Creative Cloud Desktop is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploit depends on conditions beyond the attacker's control. Exploitat

How urgent is CVE-2026-48272?

Priority 30/100. High severity

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References

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