CVE-2021-21102: adobe illustrator Path Traversal

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2021-21102 is a high (CVSS 9.3) Path Traversal vulnerability in adobe illustrator. EPSS estimates a 3.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 90% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 28-06-2021
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 23-04-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Adobe Illustrator version 25.2 (and earlier) is affected by a Path Traversal vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

• CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.