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ZDI-26-419: Adobe Creative Cloud AdobeUpdateService Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

lowzdi_publishedPublished 2026-07-15

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 ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.0. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-48272.

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Original source: http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-419/