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CVE-2022-34235

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.31%

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CVE-2022-34235 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Premiere Elements version 2020v20 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element which could lead to Privilege Escalation. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to obtain admin using an existing low-privileged user. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Premiere Elements version 2020v20 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element which could lead to Privilege Escalation. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to obtain admin using an existing low-privileged user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.31%

22.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AdobePremiere Elements<= 2020.20

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34235?
Adobe Premiere Elements version 2020v20 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element which could lead to Privilege Escalation. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to obtain admin using an existing low-privileged user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
How severe is CVE-2022-34235?
CVE-2022-34235 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34235?
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