CVE-2022-34235

Published: Aug 11, 2022Modified: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9

Source: psirt@adobe.com (Secondary)

Description

Adobe Premiere Elements version 2020v20 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element which could lead to Privilege Escalation. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to obtain admin using an existing low-privileged user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Affected (1)

Products: Adobe: Premiere Elements

1 product

Premiere Elements

Configuration A

1 vulnerable · 2 platform

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Adobe Premiere Elements	Up to 2020.20

Running on/with	Platform Versions
Apple Macos	All versions
Microsoft Windows	All versions

Related CWEs

Uncontrolled Search Path Element

The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

References (2)

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/premiere_elements/apsb22-43.html

Source: psirt@adobe.com

PatchVendor Advisory

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/premiere_elements/apsb22-43.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

PatchVendor Advisory

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