CVE-2021-21085: adobe connect Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 12-03-2021Last modified 23-04-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-21085 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in adobe connect. EPSS estimates a 3.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 90% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
3.87%
0%100%
Low · +0.13 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-03-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 23-04-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Adobe Connect version 11.0.7 (and earlier) is affected by an Input Validation vulnerability in the export feature. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by injecting a payload into an online event form and achieve code execution if the victim exports and opens the data on their local machine.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Medium 6.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
3.87%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
90%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.13 pp
From 3.74% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score3.87%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Adobe1 product
- connect≥ unspecified, ≤ 11.0.7 | ≥ unspecified, ≤ None | ≤ 11.0.7
1 vendor · 1 product