CVE-2021-28568
CVE-2021-28568 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Genuine Service with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8. 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-668.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-668
- Affected product: Adobe Genuine Service
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- Last modified:
Description
Adobe Genuine Services version 7.1 (and earlier) is affected by an Insecure file permission vulnerability during installation process. A local authenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve privilege escalation in the context of the current user.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-28568?
- Adobe Genuine Services version 7.1 (and earlier) is affected by an Insecure file permission vulnerability during installation process. A local authenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve privilege escalation in the context of the current user.
- How severe is CVE-2021-28568?
- CVE-2021-28568 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-28568 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-28568?
- CVE-2021-28568 affects Adobe Genuine Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-28568?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-28568 published?
- CVE-2021-28568 was published on 2021-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:genuine_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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