How severe is CVE-2021-26025?

CVE-2021-26025 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-26025 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-26025?

CVE-2021-26025 affects Acdsee Photo Studio 2021. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-26025?

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-2021-26025 published?

CVE-2021-26025 was published on 2021-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-26025

CVE-2021-26025 is a high-severity vulnerability in Acdsee Photo Studio 2021 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Acdsee Photo Studio 2021
Published: 2021-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PlugIns\IDE_ACDStd.apl in ACDSee Professional 2021 14.0 1721 has a User Mode Write Access Violation starting at IDE_ACDStd!zlibVersion+0x0000000000004e5e via a crafted BMP image.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-26025?: PlugIns\IDE_ACDStd.apl in ACDSee Professional 2021 14.0 1721 has a User Mode Write Access Violation starting at IDE_ACDStd!zlibVersion+0x0000000000004e5e via a crafted BMP image.
How severe is CVE-2021-26025?: CVE-2021-26025 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-26025 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-26025?: CVE-2021-26025 affects Acdsee Photo Studio 2021. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-26025?: 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-2021-26025 published?: CVE-2021-26025 was published on 2021-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/secluck/pentest/blob/main/000022.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:acdsee:photo_studio_2021:14.0:build_1721:*:*:professional:*:*:*

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