CVE-2026-116003: Adobe Photoshop out-of-bounds write arbitrary code execution

CVE-2026-116003 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.8 · Published 2026-11-10

Adobe Photoshop is a professional image editing application used by creative professionals worldwide. An out-of-bounds write vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running Photoshop if they trick the user into opening a malicious file. This could lead to complete compromise of the user's system, including theft of creative assets and personal data.

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

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-116003 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-116003 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-116003?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, 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 28.0 and earlier.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-116003?
Yes: fixed in Photoshop 2027 28.0, Photoshop 2026 27.11.1. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-116003 attacked?
It is attacked with local access.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-116003?
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 2027 28.0, Photoshop 2026 27.11.1

Technical details

CVE-2026-116003 is an out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) in Adobe Photoshop that permits arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability requires local attack vector and user interaction—a victim must open a specially crafted malicious file. Successful exploitation grants the attacker code execution in the context of the current user with full system privileges.

Affected products

  • Adobe Photoshop 2027 28.0 and earlier
  • Adobe Photoshop 2026 27.11 and earlier
  • Adobe Photoshop 2025 26.11.8 and earlier

Timeline

  • 2026-11-10: advisory

References

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