CVE-2021-21069

Name: CVE-2021-21069
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-12T19:15:13.867+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-21069 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application version 5.3 (and earlier) is affected by a local privilege escalation vulnerability that could allow an attacker to call functions against the installer to perform high privileged actions. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.. EPSS estimates a 2.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application version 5.3 (and earlier) is affected by a local privilege escalation vulnerability that could allow an attacker to call functions against the installer to perform high privileged actions. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.47%

82.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Creative Cloud Desktop Application	<= 5.3

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb21-18.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-281/Third Party Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb21-18.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-281/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 12, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-21069?

How severe is CVE-2021-21069?

Severity scoring for CVE-2021-21069 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21069?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST