How severe is CVE-2021-36002?

CVE-2021-36002 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-36002 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-36002?

CVE-2021-36002 affects Adobe Captivate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36002?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-36002 published?

CVE-2021-36002 was published on 2021-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-36002

CVE-2021-36002 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Captivate with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Adobe Captivate
Published: 2021-09-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Captivate version 11.5.5 (and earlier) is affected by an Creation of Temporary File In Directory With Incorrect Permissions vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation in the context of the current user. The attacker must plant a malicious file in a particular location of the victim's machine. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must launch the Captivate Installer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-36002?: Adobe Captivate version 11.5.5 (and earlier) is affected by an Creation of Temporary File In Directory With Incorrect Permissions vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation in the context of the current user. The attacker must plant a malicious file in a particular location of the victim's machine. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must launch the Captivate Installer.
How severe is CVE-2021-36002?: CVE-2021-36002 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-36002 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-36002?: CVE-2021-36002 affects Adobe Captivate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36002?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-36002 published?: CVE-2021-36002 was published on 2021-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/captivate/apsb21-60.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:captivate:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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