CVE-2021-28570
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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/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
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
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- Status
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