How severe is CVE-2021-43754?

CVE-2021-43754 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-43754 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-2021-43754?

CVE-2021-43754 affects Adobe Prelude. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-43754?

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-2021-43754 published?

CVE-2021-43754 was published on 2022-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-43754

CVE-2021-43754 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Prelude with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Adobe Prelude
Published: 2022-06-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Prelude version 22.1.1 (and earlier) is affected by an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-43754?: Adobe Prelude version 22.1.1 (and earlier) is affected by an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2021-43754?: CVE-2021-43754 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-43754 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-2021-43754?: CVE-2021-43754 affects Adobe Prelude. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-43754?: 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-2021-43754 published?: CVE-2021-43754 was published on 2022-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/prelude/apsb21-114.html

Affected products (1)

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