CVE-2025-21162: photoshop elements — Fix

Description

Photoshop Elements versions 2025.0 and earlier are affected by a Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Incorrect Permissions vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-379 CWE-379

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
adobe	photoshop_elements	All
apple	macos	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop_elements/apsb25-13.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-21162? +

Photoshop Elements versions 2025.0 and earlier are affected by a Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Incorrect Permissions vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-21162? +

CVE-2025-21162 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-21162? +

CVE-2025-21162 affects products from adobe, apple, specifically: macos, photoshop_elements. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-21162? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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