CVE-2019-7093 Privilege escalation in Creative Cloud Desktop Application (installer)

High 7.8 Published 24 May 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An insecure library loading vulnerability in the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application installer allows attackers to escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-7093?

CVE-2019-7093 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application (installer), published on 24 May 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Creative Cloud Desktop Application (installer) versions 4.7.0.400 and earlier have an insecure library loading (dll hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.

Weakness: CWE-427

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-7093?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Creative Cloud.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7093?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-7093 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-7093 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-7093 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cggh-hrhw-p6gp.