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AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
File must be opened locally (AV:L); no privileges needed to deliver the file (PR:N); user must actively open it (UI:R); full CIA impact from code execution as current user.
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CVSS VectorVendor: adobe
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Lightroom Classic is affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
AnalysisAI
Out-of-bounds write in Adobe Lightroom Classic versions up to 15.4.1 enables arbitrary code execution in the context of the logged-in user when a crafted malicious file is opened. The vulnerability is rooted in improper memory boundary validation during file parsing (CWE-787), yielding full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact per CVSS. …
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| Exploitation | Exploitation requires that the victim is running Adobe Lightroom Classic version 15.4.1 or earlier on their local workstation, and must actively open a maliciously crafted file - a RAW image, DNG, catalog, or other supported format - within Lightroom Classic. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8 (AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R) is appropriate: attack vector is local because the victim must open a file on their workstation, complexity is low once a weaponized file is crafted, no privileges are required of the attacker, but user interaction is mandatory. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | An attacker sends a creative professional a crafted malicious image or catalog file disguised as a client deliverable or stock photo. When the victim opens the file in Lightroom Classic (version ≤15.4.1), the out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the file parser is triggered, resulting in arbitrary code execution under the victim's user account. … |
| Remediation | The primary fix is to upgrade Adobe Lightroom Classic to version 15.5, which Adobe confirmed as the patched release per advisory APSB26-94 (https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/lightroom/apsb26-94.html). … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
Recommended ActionAI
Within 24 hours: Issue mandatory security alert to all Lightroom Classic users restricting file-opening to trusted sources only; enable endpoint monitoring for suspicious Lightroom child-process spawning and unusual file-system writes. …
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Same weakness CWE-787 – Out-of-bounds Write
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External POC / Exploit Code
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EUVD-2026-56832
GHSA-936w-xrph-634c