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

Vulnerability identifier: #VU103838

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 3.7 [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

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Photoshop Elements
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Photoshop Elements: 2025.0 20240918.PSE.d3263bae - 2025.0 20240918.PSE.cae27345

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

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.