CVE-2026-21268
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Improper Input Validation in Adobe Dreamweaver Enables Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-01-13

Last updated on: 2026-01-13

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

Description
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.
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Published
2026-01-13
Last Modified
2026-01-13
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-01-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-21268
EUVD
EUVD-2026-2052
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Vendor Product Version / Range
adobe dreamweaver to 21.6 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-20 The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an Improper Input Validation issue in Dreamweaver Desktop versions 21.6 and earlier. It allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user if the user opens a specially crafted malicious file. The scope of the vulnerability changes upon exploitation, and user interaction is required.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution on your system with the same privileges as the current user. This could result in unauthorized access, data modification, or other malicious activities performed by an attacker.

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