Vulnerability · Published Jun 28, 2021 · Assigned by adobe
CVE-2021-28570Adobe After Effects uncontrolled search path element vulnerability could lead to remote code execution
High 8.3
In plain English
A high-severity uncontrolled search path in After Effects from Adobe. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 2.3% (higher than 83% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.3High
Exploit odds (30 days)2.3%top 16.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Adobe After Effects version 18.1 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path element vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this to to plant custom binaries and execute them with System permissions. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | After Effects | unspecified – through 18.1unspecified – through None |
Weakness: CWE-427 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H