CVE-2026-21272
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Improper Input Validation in Dreamweaver Allows Arbitrary File Write

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 lead to arbitrary file system write. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to manipulate or inject malicious data into files on the system. 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
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-21272
EUVD
EUVD-2026-2060
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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 manipulate or inject malicious data into files on the system by exploiting the way input is handled. Exploitation requires the victim to open a malicious file, which then enables arbitrary file system writes.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to arbitrary file system writes, meaning an attacker could modify or inject malicious data into files on your system. This could result in data corruption, unauthorized data manipulation, or potentially further compromise of the system's integrity and availability.

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