CVE-2021-28570

Adobe After Effects uncontrolled search path element vulnerability could lead to remote code execution

Description

Adobe After Effects version 18.1 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path element vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this to to plant custom binaries and execute them with System permissions. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction.

Category

8.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.74% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: Adobe After Effects
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://helpx.adobe.com/ee/security/products/after_effects/apsb21-33.html not applicable vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28570?
CVE-2021-28570 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-28570?
To fix CVE-2021-28570, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-28570 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-28570 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-28570?
CVE-2021-28570 affects Adobe After Effects.
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