Improper Input Validation in Adobe Dreamweaver Desktop Affects File System Security
CVE-2026-21272

8.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Dreamweaver Desktop
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 January 2026

What is CVE-2026-21272?

Adobe Dreamweaver Desktop versions 21.6 and earlier are vulnerable to an improper input validation flaw that may allow an attacker to perform arbitrary file system writes. If a user opens a specially crafted file, this could lead to unauthorized manipulation or injection of malicious data into local files. Successful exploitation necessitates user interaction, thereby changing the context of the attack.

Affected Version(s)

Dreamweaver Desktop 0 <= 21.6

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/dreamweaver/aps...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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