#VU53138 Path traversal in InCopy


Published: 2021-05-12

Vulnerability identifier: #VU53138

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-2021-21090

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
InCopy
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and compromise the affected system.


Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

InCopy: 16.0.0, 15.0.0 - 15.1.3


External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/incopy/apsb21-25.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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