CVE-2021-21055: Adobe Dreamweaver Untrusted Search Path Vulnerability Could Lead To Information Disclosure

Published Feb 11, 2021
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Updated

Adobe Dreamweaver versions 21.0 (and earlier) and 20.2 (and earlier) is affected by an untrusted search path vulnerability that could result in information disclosure. An attacker with physical access to the system could replace certain configuration files and dynamic libraries that Dreamweaver references, potentially resulting in information disclosure.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Adobe Dreamweaver<=20.2
Adobe Dreamweaver=21.0
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Feb 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:12 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-21055?

CVE-2021-21055 is a vulnerability in Adobe Dreamweaver versions 21.0 and earlier, and 20.2 and earlier, that allows an attacker with physical access to replace certain configuration files and dynamic libraries, resulting in information disclosure.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-21055?

CVE-2021-21055 has a severity rating of 6.2 (medium).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-21055?

Adobe Dreamweaver versions 21.0 and earlier, and 20.2 and earlier, are affected by CVE-2021-21055.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-21055?

An attacker with physical access to the system can exploit CVE-2021-21055 by replacing certain configuration files and dynamic libraries that Dreamweaver references.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-21055?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-21055 on the Adobe website at [https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/dreamweaver/apsb21-13.html](https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/dreamweaver/apsb21-13.html).

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