CVE-2021-21102

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

Published Jun 28, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 3.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
Adobe Illustrator version 25.2 (and earlier) is affected by a Path Traversal vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary 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

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-8493 Adobe Illustrator version 25.2 (and earlier) is affected by a Path Traversal vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary 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, 7:40 PM
Reserved
Dec 18, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 28, 2021, 2:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:34 AM