CVE-2021-28594: Creative Cloud Desktop installer Uncontrolled Search Path element could lead to arbitrary code execution

Severity: high (CVSS 7.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 2.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2021-08-24 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-427

Description

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application (installer) version 2.4 (and earlier) is affected by an Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve 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 Creative Cloud (desktop component): before 2.5 — fixed in 2.5

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Adobe Creative Cloud (desktop component) 2.5. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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