CVE-2021-36048 XMP Toolkit SDK Improper Input Validation Could Lead To Arbitrary Code Execution

High 7.8 Published 1 Sep 2021 Updated 3 Nov 2025

An attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a crafted file processed by the XMP Toolkit SDK.

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: Available

What is CVE-2021-36048?

CVE-2021-36048 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 1 Sep 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

XMP Toolkit SDK version 2020.1 (and earlier) is affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction in that a victim must open a crafted file.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-36048?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Adobe Xmp Toolkit Software Development Kit, Debian Debian Linux.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36048?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2021-36048 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-36048 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Debian Debian Linux vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2021-36048, GHSA-hj8w-jv52-fv86, UBUNTU-CVE-2021-36048.