CVE-2024-34116: Adobe Creative Cloud App Install Arbitrary Folder Delete Vulnerability can be abuse to Privilege Escalation

Severity: high (CVSS 7.1 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2024-06-13 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-427

Description

Creative Cloud Desktop versions 6.1.0.587 and earlier are affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could result in a security feature bypass. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to load and execute malicious libraries, leading to arbitrary file delete. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction.

Affected products

Adobe Creative Cloud (desktop component): before 6.2.0.554 — fixed in 6.2.0.554

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Adobe Creative Cloud (desktop component) 6.2.0.554. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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