#VU103838 Creation of temporary file in directory with insecure permissions in Photoshop Elements - CVE-2025-21162 

 

#VU103838 Creation of temporary file in directory with insecure permissions in Photoshop Elements - CVE-2025-21162

Published: February 11, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU103838
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21162
CWE-ID: CWE-379
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Photoshop Elements
Software vendor:
Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to software creates temporary files with insecure permissions. A local user can escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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