CVE-2021-28595 Adobe Dimension Uncontrolled Search Path Element Could Lead To Remote Code Execution

High 7.8 Published 20 Aug 2021 Updated 23 Apr 2025

An attacker can achieve arbitrary code execution by tricking a user into opening a malicious file in Adobe Dimension.

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-2021-28595?

CVE-2021-28595 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Adobe Dimension, published on 20 Aug 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 Dimension version 3.4 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element element. 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.

Weakness: CWE-427

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-28595?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Dimension.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28595?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-28595 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2021-28595 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-28595 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Adobe Dimension vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x8j7-m33v-2rqw.