Adobe Photoshop node_modules Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2025-21127)
CVE number – CVE-2025-21127
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Adobe Photoshop.
An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of the file upx.js.
The product loads a JavaScript file from an unsecured location.
An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of a target user.
Adobe has issued an update to correct this vulnerability.
More details can be found at:
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop/apsb25-02.html
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