CVE-2021-36061

Name: CVE-2021-36061
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-01T15:15:11.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 1.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-36061 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Connect version 11.2.2 (and earlier) is affected by a secure design principles violation vulnerability via the 'pbMode' parameter. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to edit or delete recordings on the Connect environment. EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Connect version 11.2.2 (and earlier) is affected by a secure design principles violation vulnerability via the 'pbMode' parameter. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to edit or delete recordings on the Connect environment. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must publish a link of a Connect recording.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.57%

72.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-657

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Connect	<= 11.2.2

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/connect/apsb21-66.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/connect/apsb21-66.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 1, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-36061?

How severe is CVE-2021-36061?

CVE-2021-36061 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36061?

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