CVE-2026-21272

Name: CVE-2026-21272
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-13T19:16:24.703+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.6/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-21272 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Dreamweaver Desktop versions 21.6 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system write. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to manipulate or inject malicious data into files on the system. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dreamweaver Desktop versions 21.6 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could lead to arbitrary file system write. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to manipulate or inject malicious data into files on the system. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file and scope is changed.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

9.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Dreamweaver	< 21.7

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/dreamweaver/apsb26-01.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 13, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-21272?

How severe is CVE-2026-21272?

CVE-2026-21272 has a CVSS score of 8.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-21272?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-21272?

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Source: NVD / NIST