CVE-2019-8236

Name: CVE-2019-8236
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-23T21:15:11.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-8236 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Creative Cloud Desktop Application version 4.6.1 and earlier versions have Security Bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to Privilege Escalation in the context of the current user.. EPSS estimates a 3.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Creative Cloud Desktop Application version 4.6.1 and earlier versions have Security Bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to Privilege Escalation in the context of the current user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.36%

87.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Creative Cloud	<= 4.6.1

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb19-39.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb19-39.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 23, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-8236?

How severe is CVE-2019-8236?

CVE-2019-8236 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8236?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST