CVE-2026-117547: Adobe Photoshop out-of-bounds write in file parsing

CVE-2026-117547 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.8 · Published 2026-11-10

Adobe Photoshop, a widely-used image editing application, contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that occurs when processing specially crafted files. An attacker can exploit this by distributing a malicious file; when a user opens it, the attacker gains arbitrary code execution with the user's privileges. This could lead to data theft, system compromise, or installation of malware.

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

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-117547 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-117547 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-117547?
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 before 28.0.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-117547?
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-2026-117547 attacked?
It is attacked with local access, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-117547?
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

The vulnerability is an out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) in Photoshop's file parsing logic, allowing arbitrary code execution. Exploitation requires local access and user interaction—a victim must open a malicious file; no network or authentication bypass is needed. Adobe has released fixes in Photoshop 2027 version 28.0 and Photoshop 2026 version 27.11.1.

Affected products

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

Timeline

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

References

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