CVE-2021-35982

Name: CVE-2021-35982
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-29T16:15:07.917+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 1.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-35982 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Acrobat Reader DC versions 2021.005.20060 (and earlier), 2020.004.30006 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30199 (and earlier) are affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability. A local attacker with non-administrative privileges can plant a malicious DLL to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user via DLL hijacking. EPSS estimates a 1.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Acrobat Reader DC versions 2021.005.20060 (and earlier), 2020.004.30006 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30199 (and earlier) are affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability. A local attacker with non-administrative privileges can plant a malicious DLL to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user via DLL hijacking. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.72%

74.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 20.006.20034, <= 21.005.20060
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 20.006.20034, <= 21.005.20058
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 20.006.20034, <= 21.005.20060
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 20.004.30005, <= 20.004.30006
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 20.004.30005, <= 20.004.30006
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 17.011.30158, <= 17.011.30199
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 17.011.30158, <= 17.011.30199

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb21-55.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb21-55.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 29, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-35982?

How severe is CVE-2021-35982?

CVE-2021-35982 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-35982?

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