# CVE-2026-97312: Adobe Photoshop out-of-bounds write vulnerability

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-97312-photoshop-desktop-is-affected-by-an-out-of-bounds-write  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-10-13. Updated: 2026-10-16  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-97312 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.8 · Published 2026-10-13

Adobe Photoshop is a professional image editing application used by designers and content creators worldwide. An out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Photoshop allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim's computer when they open a specially crafted malicious file. This could lead to complete compromise of the user's system, including theft of design files, credentials, or installation of malware.

Technologies: [Adobe Photoshop](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/photoshop), [Apple macOS](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/macos-tahoe), [Microsoft Windows](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/windows-). Vendors: [Adobe](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/adobe), [Apple](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/apple), [Microsoft](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/microsoft).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-97312 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-97312 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-97312?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 13 October 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Adobe Photoshop 2026 27.10 and earlier, 2025 26.11.7 and earlier.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-97312?** Yes: fixed in Photoshop 2026 27.11, Photoshop 2025 26.11.8. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-97312 attacked?** It is attacked with local access, in a web application.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-97312?** Check whether you run Adobe Photoshop, Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows 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, Photoshop 2025 26.11.8

## Technical details

An out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) vulnerability in Adobe Photoshop allows arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability requires user interaction—a victim must open a malicious file—and executes with the privileges of the current user. The attack vector is local and the vulnerability affects multiple versions of Photoshop on Windows and macOS platforms.

## Affected products

- Adobe Photoshop 2026 27.10 and earlier, 2025 26.11.7 and earlier

## Timeline

- 2026-10-13: disclosed

## References

- [https://www.adobe.com/trust/security/products/photoshop/apsb26-158.html](https://www.adobe.com/trust/security/products/photoshop/apsb26-158.html)

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