CVE-2018-4927

Name: CVE-2018-4927
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-19T17:29:00.933+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-4927 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Adobe InDesign versions 13.0 and below have an exploitable Untrusted Search Path vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to local privilege escalation.. EPSS estimates a 3.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe InDesign versions 13.0 and below have an exploitable Untrusted Search Path vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to local privilege escalation.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.65%

88.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Indesign	<= 13.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103716Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb18-11.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103716Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb18-11.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 19, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-4927?

Adobe InDesign versions 13.0 and below have an exploitable Untrusted Search Path vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to local privilege escalation.

How severe is CVE-2018-4927?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-4927 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4927?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-4927?

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Source: NVD / NIST