CVE-2026-113569: Adobe Photoshop NULL pointer dereference application denial of service

CVE-2026-113569 · Severity: medium · CVSS 5.5 · Published 2026-11-10

Adobe Photoshop Desktop, a professional image editing application, contains a NULL pointer dereference flaw that can crash the application when a victim opens a malicious file. This denial-of-service condition could disrupt creative workflows and productivity, though it does not enable data theft or unauthorized access.

Technologies: Adobe Photoshop 2025, Adobe Photoshop 2026, Adobe Photoshop 2027. Vendors: Adobe.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-113569 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-113569 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-113569?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 5.5, published 10 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Adobe Photoshop 2025 26.11.8 and earlier; Adobe Photoshop 2026 27.11 and earlier; Adobe Photoshop 2027 all versions.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-113569?
Yes: fixed in Photoshop 2026 27.11.1, Photoshop 2027 28.0. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-113569 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-113569?
Check whether you run Adobe Photoshop 2025, Adobe Photoshop 2026 or Adobe Photoshop 2027 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: Photoshop 2026 27.11.1, Photoshop 2027 28.0

Technical details

CVE-2026-113569 is a NULL pointer dereference (CWE-476) triggered by opening a specially crafted file, causing an application crash and denial-of-service condition. The vulnerability requires local access and user interaction (opening a malicious file), with no authentication or network vector. A fix is available in Photoshop 2026 version 27.11.1 and Photoshop 2027 version 28.0.

Affected products

  • Adobe Photoshop 2026 27.11 and earlier
  • Adobe Photoshop 2025 26.11.8 and earlier
  • Adobe Photoshop 2027 all versions

Timeline

  • 2026-11-10: disclosed
  • 2026-11-10: advisory: APSB26-181

References

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