CVE-2021-28571

Adobe After Effects improper neutralization of special elements could lead to remote code execution

Description

Adobe After Effects version 18.1 (and earlier) is affected by a potential Command injection vulnerability when chained with a development and debugging tool for JavaScript scripts. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Category

8.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 9.22% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: Adobe After Effects
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Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28571?
CVE-2021-28571 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-28571?
To fix CVE-2021-28571, 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-2021-28571 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-28571 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~9% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-28571?
CVE-2021-28571 affects Adobe After Effects.
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