CVE-2021-28594

Creative Cloud Desktop installer Uncontrolled Search Path element could lead to arbitrary code execution

Published Aug 24, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 2.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application (installer) version 2.4 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability. 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.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-15263 Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application (installer) version 2.4 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability. 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.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
adobe
Published
Updated
Sep 17, 2024, 2:53 AM
Reserved
Mar 16, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 24, 2021, 7:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:46 AM