Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2019-8062 affects Adobe After Effects 16 and earlier. It is an insecure library loading issue, commonly described as DLL hijacking, that could let an attacker run arbitrary code if local execution conditions and user interaction are met. Treat exposed creative workstations as high priority because compromise could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Executive priority
High for organizations with Adobe After Effects 16 or earlier in production. The issue is not described as remotely exploitable, but successful exploitation could result in full code execution on creative workstations.
Technical view
The vulnerability is classified as CWE-427, uncontrolled search path element. CVSS 3.1 is 7.8 with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and required user interaction. Successful exploitation could execute arbitrary code with high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to environments running Adobe After Effects version 16 or earlier. Highest concern is user workstations where After Effects is installed and untrusted local files, removable media, or shared locations may be used.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. The CVSS vector indicates local exploitation requiring user interaction, so this is more likely a workstation compromise risk than a remote internet-facing exposure.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Adobe advisory reference. Do not assume affected platforms, fixed builds, or exploit availability beyond the sources. Validation should focus on installed version discovery and confirmation against Adobe guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all Adobe After Effects installations and versions.
- Prioritize replacement or upgrade of version 16 and earlier.
- Review Adobe APSB19-31 for vendor-supported remediation guidance.
- Limit use of untrusted shared folders or media with affected systems.
- Remove unsupported After Effects installations where upgrade is not possible.
Validation and detection
- Inventory endpoints for Adobe After Effects version 16 or earlier.
- Confirm remediation status against Adobe APSB19-31 guidance.
- Verify affected workstations are not using unsupported application versions.
- Check vulnerability scanner findings for CVE-2019-8062 exposure.
- Document exceptions with compensating controls and ownership.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/after_effects/apsb19-31.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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Uncontrolled Search Path Element
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