{"description":"Trending threats, MITRE ATT\u0026CK coverage, and detection metadata — refreshed continuously.","feed_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/tags/adobe-photoshop/","home_page_url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/","items":[{"_cs_actors":[],"_cs_cves":[{"cvss":7.8,"id":"CVE-2026-27289"}],"_cs_exploited":false,"_cs_products":[],"_cs_severities":["high"],"_cs_tags":["cve-2026-27289","out-of-bounds read","adobe photoshop","code execution"],"_cs_type":"advisory","_cs_vendors":[],"content_html":"\u003cp\u003eAdobe Photoshop Desktop versions 27.4 and earlier are vulnerable to an out-of-bounds read vulnerability (CVE-2026-27289). This flaw can be triggered when Photoshop parses a specially crafted file, leading to a read operation beyond the allocated memory boundary. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the security context of the user running the application. The vulnerability requires user interaction, as a victim must open a malicious file in Photoshop to initiate the attack. This poses a risk to users who handle files from untrusted sources.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"attack-chain\"\u003eAttack Chain\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttacker crafts a malicious image file specifically designed to trigger the out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker delivers the crafted file to the victim via email, shared drive, or other means.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe victim, unaware of the malicious nature of the file, opens it using a vulnerable version of Adobe Photoshop (27.4 or earlier).\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotoshop attempts to parse the crafted image file.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to the malformed structure of the file, Photoshop\u0026rsquo;s parsing routine attempts to read data beyond the allocated buffer.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe out-of-bounds read occurs, potentially exposing sensitive information or causing a crash.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn attacker leverages the out-of-bounds read to gain control of program execution flow.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe attacker executes arbitrary code within the context of the user running Photoshop, potentially leading to system compromise.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"impact\"\u003eImpact\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful exploitation of CVE-2026-27289 can lead to arbitrary code execution on the victim\u0026rsquo;s machine.  Since the code runs within the user\u0026rsquo;s context, the attacker gains the same privileges as the user.  This could enable the attacker to install malware, steal sensitive data, or pivot to other systems on the network. While the specific number of affected users isn\u0026rsquo;t specified, all users running versions 27.4 and earlier are potentially vulnerable, with the most likely targets being graphic designers, photographers, and other creative professionals.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"recommendation\"\u003eRecommendation\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgrade Adobe Photoshop to a version greater than 27.4 to patch CVE-2026-27289.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement user awareness training to educate users about the risks of opening files from untrusted sources to mitigate the initial access vector.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitor process creation events for suspicious Photoshop processes using the provided Sigma rule to detect potential exploitation attempts.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnable file access monitoring to identify instances where Photoshop opens unusual or suspicious files, which could be indicative of malicious activity.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n","date_modified":"2026-04-15T12:00:00Z","date_published":"2026-04-15T12:00:00Z","id":"/briefs/2026-04-photoshop-oob-read/","summary":"An out-of-bounds read vulnerability (CVE-2026-27289) in Adobe Photoshop Desktop versions 27.4 and earlier allows for potential code execution via a crafted file, requiring user interaction to trigger the exploit.","title":"Adobe Photoshop Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability (CVE-2026-27289)","url":"https://feed.craftedsignal.io/briefs/2026-04-photoshop-oob-read/"}],"language":"en","title":"CraftedSignal Threat Feed — Adobe Photoshop","version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1"}