CVE-2026-76199 is a vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop
Published on September 8, 2026
Photoshop Desktop | Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427)
Photoshop Desktop is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. Scope is changed.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-76199 can be exploited with local system access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a DLL preloading Vulnerability?
The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
CVE-2026-76199 has been classified to as a DLL preloading vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-76199
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Affected Versions
Adobe Photoshop 2026:- Before and including 27.6 is affected.
- Version 27.7 is unaffected.
- Before and including 26.11.6 is affected.
- Version 26.11.7 is unaffected.