CVE-2021-40708
CVE-2021-40708 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Genuine Service with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-379.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
- CVSS v2: 6.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-379
- Affected product: Adobe Genuine Service
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- Last modified:
Description
Adobe Genuine Service versions 7.3 (and earlier) are affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability in the AGSService installer. An authenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve read / write privileges to execute arbitrary code. User interaction is required to abuse this vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-40708?
- Adobe Genuine Service versions 7.3 (and earlier) are affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability in the AGSService installer. An authenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve read / write privileges to execute arbitrary code. User interaction is required to abuse this vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2021-40708?
- CVE-2021-40708 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-40708 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-40708?
- CVE-2021-40708 affects Adobe Genuine Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-40708?
- 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-2021-40708 published?
- CVE-2021-40708 was published on 2021-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:genuine_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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