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Uncontrolled search path in Adobe Dimension enables code execution

Priority LOW 38CWE-427Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Local
Privileges required
None
User interaction
Required
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Code execution
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · High · High
Fix status
Fixed

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-427.

Summary

Adobe Dimension versions through 4.1.8 are affected by an uncontrolled search path element flaw (CWE-427). A local attacker with user permissions can run arbitrary code in the context of the current user. The attack requires a victim to run the application, and the scope changes.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-28

Description from the CNA

Dimension is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. A local attacker with user permissions could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must run the application. Scope is changed.

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00188 8th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Adobe Dimension (Adobe): 4.1.9

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Technical impact
Total

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
AdobeAdobe Dimensionup to 4.1.84.1.9Patch availableCNA
  • Adobe Dimension VendorAdobe Affected up to 4.1.8 Fixed in 4.1.9 Patch available CNA

Remediation

Update Adobe Dimension to version 4.1.9, which is the fixed version listed for this product.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-28

  • Fix · CNA Adobe Dimension (Adobe) Fixed in 4.1.9

Fixed in the same release

Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.

  • Advisory ·

    Adobe Dimension — adobe.com/trust/security/products/dimension/apsb26-171.html

    7 records Highest priority Priority LOW 7 LOW

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2026-73576 Untrusted search path in Adobe Dimension allows code executionPriority LOW 38
    • TI-2026-73575 Cross-site scripting in Adobe Dimension enables code executionPriority LOW 38
    • TI-2026-73582 Stack-based buffer overflow in Adobe Dimension allows code executionPriority LOW 35

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-13 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-103845
  2. 2026-10-13 Alias added: GHSA-f23p-mxf3-p442
  3. 2026-10-14 CISA SSVC decision points changed
  4. 2026-10-14 Priority changed: MEDIUM → LOW
  5. 2026-10-14 CISA SSVC decision points changed

References

  • TI-2026-52938 Adobe Commerce | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine (CWE-1336) KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
  • TI-2026-35688 ColdFusion | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (CWE-22) KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
  • TI-2025-34084 Adobe Experience Manager | Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863) KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
  • TI-2024-22559 XXE can expose crypt key and other secrets granting full admin access KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2023-19615 Analysis CVE-2023-29300 Bypass: Adobe ColdFusion Pre-Auth RCE KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2023-13696 Adobe ColdFusion Deserialization of Untrusted Data Arbitrary code execution KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
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