CVE-2019-8236 Privilege escalation in Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop application

Critical 9.8 Published 23 Oct 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can exploit a security bypass in Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop to escalate privileges within the current user context.

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-2019-8236?

CVE-2019-8236 is a critical vulnerability in Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop application, published on 23 Oct 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Creative Cloud Desktop Application version 4.6.1 and earlier versions have Security Bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to Privilege Escalation in the context of the current user.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8236?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Creative Cloud.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8236?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8236 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-8236 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8236 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r947-xpmq-5gjg.