Adobe InCopy Improper Input Validation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2023-21596

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 January 2023

What is CVE-2023-21596?

Adobe InCopy versions 18.0 and 17.4 and earlier are compromised by an improper input validation flaw. This vulnerability allows for arbitrary code execution within the user’s context, provided a user opens a specially crafted malicious file. Attackers exploiting this vulnerability would need user interaction, highlighting the importance of caution when handling unknown documents.

Affected Version(s)

InCopy <= 18.0

InCopy <= 17.4

InCopy <= unspecified

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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