CVE-2021-21090

Adobe InCopy DOCX file parsing directory traversal vulnerability could lead to remote code execution

Published Jun 28, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 5.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
Adobe InCopy version 16.0 (and earlier) is affected by an path traversal vulnerability when parsing a crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve remote code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-8481 Adobe InCopy version 16.0 (and earlier) is affected by an path traversal vulnerability when parsing a crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve remote code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
adobe
Published
Updated
Apr 23, 2025, 7:41 PM
Reserved
Dec 18, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 28, 2021, 2:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:34 AM