CVE-2021-40720

Ops CLI Deserialization of Untrusted Data leads to Abritrary Code Execution

Description

Ops CLI version 2.0.4 (and earlier) is affected by a Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution when the checkout_repo function is called on a maliciously crafted file. An attacker can leverage this to execute arbitrary code on the victim machine.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 15.13% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: Adobe Ops-CLI
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/ops_cli/apsb21-88.html patch vendor advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40720?
CVE-2021-40720 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-40720?
To fix CVE-2021-40720, 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-2021-40720 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-40720 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~15% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-40720?
CVE-2021-40720 affects Adobe Ops-CLI.
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