Creation of temporary file in directory with insecure permissions in Photoshop Elements - CVE-2025-21162
Published: February 11, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU103838
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.8 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-21162
CWE-ID: CWE-379
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
Photoshop Elements
How to mitigate CVE-2025-21162
Install updates from vendor's website.
Photoshop Elements - addressed in versions 2025.1 20250124.PSE.5345f07d, 2025.1 20250124.PSE.f552973b