#VU51361 Arbitrary file upload in Creative Cloud Desktop Application


Published: 2021-03-10

Vulnerability identifier: #VU51361

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Creative Cloud Desktop Application
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Adobe

Description

The 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Creative Cloud Desktop Application: 5.1.0.407 - 5.3.5.518


External links
http://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.


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