CVE-2025-21121: adobe indesign Out-of-bounds Write
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 11-02-2025Last modified 12-02-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2025-21121 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in adobe indesign. EPSS estimates a 0.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 17.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.27%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 11-02-2025PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 12-02-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
InDesign Desktop versions ID20.0, ID19.5.1 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in 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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 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
EPSS trend
Probability
0.27%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
18%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.27% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.27%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Adobe2 products
- indesign< 19.5.2 | 20.0
- indesign desktop≤ ID19.5.1
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- helpx.adobe.com/security/products/indesign/apsb25-01.htmlVendor Advisory