CVE-2021-36008

Name: CVE-2021-36008
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-20T19:15:10.74+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 2.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-36008 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Illustrator version 25.2.3 (and earlier) is affected by an Use-after-free vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to read arbitrary file system information in the context of the current user. EPSS estimates a 2.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Illustrator version 25.2.3 (and earlier) is affected by an Use-after-free vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to read arbitrary file system information in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.51%

82.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Illustrator	<= 25.2.3

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb21-42.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1146/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb21-42.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1146/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 20, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-36008?

How severe is CVE-2021-36008?

CVE-2021-36008 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36008?

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