CVE-2021-21007 Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Illustrator 25.0 could lead to arbitrary code execution
An attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a malicious file in Adobe Illustrator due to an uncontrolled search path element.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-21007?
CVE-2021-21007 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator, published on 13 Jan 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Adobe Illustrator version 25.0 (and earlier) is affected by an uncontrolled search path element that could result in 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.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-21007?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Illustrator.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21007?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-21007 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-21007 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-21007 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Illustrator
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fgp5-m9hj-59x7.