CVE-2026-79904: Photoshop Mobile is affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversa
CVE-2026-79904 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting photoshop mobile. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Photoshop Mobile is affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. A low-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access unauthorized files or directories outside the intended restrictions. Exploit depends on conditions beyond the attacker's control. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 91%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2026-09-08 |
| Last modified | 2026-09-09 |
Last updated 2026-09-09 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-79904?
photoshop mobile: upgrade to 1.7.0.2302. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-79904 being exploited?
CVE-2026-79904 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-2026-79904 affect?
CVE-2026-79904 affects photoshop mobile. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Photoshop Mobile is affected by an Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. A low-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to a
How urgent is CVE-2026-79904?
Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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