Product:
Dreamweaver Desktop
Summary
Dreamweaver Desktop versions 21.6 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation 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 and scope is changed.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 8.6 | CVE-2026-21271 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must create a malicious file that, when opened by the victim using Dreamweaver, triggers the improper input validation. The victim must be tricked into opening this file, which allows the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.
Affected Products
- Dreamweaver Desktop versions 21.6 and earlier: Vulnerable to arbitrary code execution due to improper input validation.
Mitigation
To mitigate this vulnerability, users should avoid opening files from untrusted sources and ensure they are using the latest version of Dreamweaver Desktop. Adobe may provide patches or updates to address this issue, so users should regularly check for updates.