CVE-2018-4991 Security feature bypass in Creative Cloud Desktop Application 4.4.1.298 and earlier versions

Critical 9.8 Published 19 May 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can bypass security controls in Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application due to improper certificate validation.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-4991?

CVE-2018-4991 is a critical vulnerability in Creative Cloud Desktop Application 4.4.1.298 and earlier versions, published on 19 May 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application versions 4.4.1.298 and earlier have an exploitable Improper certificate validation vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to a security bypass.

Weakness: CWE-295

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-4991?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Creative Cloud.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4991?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-4991 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-4991 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-4991 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xqw6-233f-6mq4.