CVE-2021-40745
CVE-2021-40745 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Campaign with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Adobe Campaign
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- Last modified:
Description
Adobe Campaign version 21.2.1 (and earlier) is affected by a Path Traversal vulnerability that could lead to reading arbitrary server files. By leveraging an exposed XML file, an unauthenticated attacker can enumerate other files on the server.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-40745?
- Adobe Campaign version 21.2.1 (and earlier) is affected by a Path Traversal vulnerability that could lead to reading arbitrary server files. By leveraging an exposed XML file, an unauthenticated attacker can enumerate other files on the server.
- How severe is CVE-2021-40745?
- CVE-2021-40745 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-40745 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-40745?
- CVE-2021-40745 affects Adobe Campaign. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-40745?
- 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-2021-40745 published?
- CVE-2021-40745 was published on 2021-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:campaign:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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