CVE-2021-28581

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop uncontrolled search path element vulnerability could lead to local privilege escalation

Description

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop 3.5 (and earlier) is affected by an uncontrolled search path vulnerability that could result in elevation of privileges. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must log on to the attacker's local machine.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: Adobe Creative Cloud (desktop component)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb21-31.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-28581?
CVE-2021-28581 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-28581?
To fix CVE-2021-28581, 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-2021-28581 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-28581 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-28581?
CVE-2021-28581 affects Adobe Creative Cloud (desktop component).
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