Multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-21068 CVE-2021-21078 CVE-2021-21069 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-434 CWE-78 CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Creative Cloud Desktop Application Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers |
| Vendor | Adobe |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Arbitrary file upload
EUVDB-ID: #VU51361
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21068
CWE-ID:
CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload. A remote attacker can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsCreative Cloud Desktop Application: 5.1.0.407 - 5.3.5.518
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb21-18.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) OS Command Injection
EUVDB-ID: #VU51362
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21078
CWE-ID:
CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote unauthenticated attacker can send a specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsCreative Cloud Desktop Application: 5.1.0.407 - 5.3.5.518
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb21-18.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU51363
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21069
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote user can pass specially crafted input to the application and escalate privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsCreative Cloud Desktop Application: 5.1.0.407 - 5.3.5.518
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb21-18.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
