# CVE-2026-104349: Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop uncontrolled search path element

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-104349-creative-cloud-desktop-is-affected-by-an-uncontrolled-search  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-10-27. Updated: 2026-10-27  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-104349 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.3 · Published 2026-10-27

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop for Windows contains a vulnerability that allows an attacker to execute code with the privileges of the current user. An attacker could exploit this by delivering a malicious file that, when opened by a victim, triggers arbitrary code execution. This could lead to account compromise, data theft, or installation of malware.

Technologies: [Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/creative-cloud-desktop). Vendors: [Adobe](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/adobe).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-104349 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-104349 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-104349?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.3, published 27 October 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop 6.10 and earlier.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-104349?** Yes: fixed in 6.11. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-104349 attacked?** It is attacked with local access.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-104349?** Check whether you run Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- Fixed in 6.11

## Technical details

The vulnerability is an uncontrolled search path element (CWE-427) in Creative Cloud Desktop that can be exploited to achieve privilege escalation within the user's context. Attack requires local access and user interaction (opening a malicious file). A low-privileged attacker can execute arbitrary code with the current user's privileges. A fix is available in version 6.11.

## Affected products

- Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop 6.10 and earlier

## Timeline

- 2026-10-27: disclosed

## References

- [https://www.adobe.com/trust/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb26-135.html](https://www.adobe.com/trust/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb26-135.html)

## Related threats

- [Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop TOCTOU race condition](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-48344-adobe-creative-cloud-desktop-toctou-race-condition)
- [Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop uncontrolled search path element](https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-48272-adobe-creative-cloud-desktop-uncontrolled-search-path-element)