CVE-2021-28570

Name: CVE-2021-28570
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-28T14:15:10.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 1.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-28570 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe After Effects version 18.1 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path element vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this to to plant custom binaries and execute them with System permissions. EPSS estimates a 1.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe After Effects version 18.1 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path element vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this to to plant custom binaries and execute them with System permissions. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.6/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.78%

75.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	After Effects	<= 18.1

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/ee/security/products/after_effects/apsb21-33.htmlNot Applicable, Vendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/ee/security/products/after_effects/apsb21-33.htmlNot Applicable, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 28, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-28570?

How severe is CVE-2021-28570?

CVE-2021-28570 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28570?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-28570?

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Source: NVD / NIST