How severe is CVE-2021-21007?

CVE-2021-21007 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-21007 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-21007?

CVE-2021-21007 affects Adobe Illustrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21007?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-21007 published?

CVE-2021-21007 was published on 2021-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-21007

CVE-2021-21007 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Adobe Illustrator
Published: 2021-01-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-21007?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2021-21007?: CVE-2021-21007 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-21007 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-21007?: CVE-2021-21007 affects Adobe Illustrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-21007?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-21007 published?: CVE-2021-21007 was published on 2021-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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