CVE-2021-21068

Published: Mar 12, 2021Modified: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 0.2 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application version 5.3 (and earlier) is affected by a file handling vulnerability that could allow an attacker to cause arbitrary file overwriting. Exploitation of this issue requires physical access and user interaction.

Affected (1)

Products: Adobe: Creative Cloud Desktop Application

1 product

Creative Cloud Desktop Application

Configuration A

1 vulnerable · 2 platform

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application	Up to 5.3

Running on/with	Platform Versions
Apple Macos	All versions
Microsoft Windows	All versions

Related CWEs

Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Insecure Permissions

The product creates a temporary file in a directory whose permissions allow unintended actors to determine the file's existence or otherwise access that file.

References (2)

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb21-18.html

Source: psirt@adobe.com

Vendor Advisory

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb21-18.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

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