CVE-2021-28633

Name: CVE-2021-28633
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-24T19:15:13.097+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-28633 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application (installer) version 2.4 (and earlier) is affected by an Insecure temporary file creation vulnerability. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to cause arbitrary file overwriting in the context of the current user. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application (installer) version 2.4 (and earlier) is affected by an Insecure temporary file creation vulnerability. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to cause arbitrary file overwriting in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires physical interaction to the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Creative Cloud Desktop Application	<= 2.4

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb21-41.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb21-41.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 24, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-28633?

How severe is CVE-2021-28633?

CVE-2021-28633 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28633?

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