CVE-2021-21007: Uncontrolled search path element vulnerability in Illustrator 25.0 could lead to arbitrary code execution

Severity: medium (CVSS 6.8 v2.0)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 2.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2021-01-13 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-427

Description

Adobe Illustrator version 25.0 (and earlier) is affected by an uncontrolled search path element that could result in 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.

Affected products

Adobe Illustrator: through 25.0

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb21-02.html
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb21-02.html

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