How severe is CVE-2021-36007?

CVE-2021-36007 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-36007 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-36007?

CVE-2021-36007 affects Adobe Prelude. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36007?

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

When was CVE-2021-36007 published?

CVE-2021-36007 was published on 2021-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-36007

CVE-2021-36007 is a low-severity vulnerability in Adobe Prelude with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-908.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-908
Affected product: Adobe Prelude
Published: 2021-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Prelude version 10.0 (and earlier) are affected by an uninitialized variable vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose arbitrary memory information 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-2021-36007?: Adobe Prelude version 10.0 (and earlier) are affected by an uninitialized variable vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose arbitrary memory information 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-2021-36007?: CVE-2021-36007 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-36007 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-36007?: CVE-2021-36007 affects Adobe Prelude. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36007?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-36007 published?: CVE-2021-36007 was published on 2021-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/prelude/apsb21-58.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:prelude:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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