How severe is CVE-2021-36061?

CVE-2021-36061 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2021-36061 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-36061?

CVE-2021-36061 affects Adobe Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36061?

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

When was CVE-2021-36061 published?

CVE-2021-36061 was published on 2021-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-36061

CVE-2021-36061 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Connect with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-657.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-657
Affected product: Adobe Connect
Published: 2021-09-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Connect version 11.2.2 (and earlier) is affected by a secure design principles violation vulnerability via the 'pbMode' parameter. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to edit or delete recordings on the Connect environment. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must publish a link of a Connect recording.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-36061?: Adobe Connect version 11.2.2 (and earlier) is affected by a secure design principles violation vulnerability via the 'pbMode' parameter. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to edit or delete recordings on the Connect environment. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must publish a link of a Connect recording.
How severe is CVE-2021-36061?: CVE-2021-36061 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2021-36061 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-36061?: CVE-2021-36061 affects Adobe Connect. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36061?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-36061 published?: CVE-2021-36061 was published on 2021-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/connect/apsb21-66.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:connect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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