CVE-2026-21333
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Untrusted Search Path in Adobe Illustrator Allows Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-03-10

Last updated on: 2026-03-11

Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated

Description
Illustrator versions 29.8.4, 30.1 and earlier are affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
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Published
2026-03-10
Last Modified
2026-03-11
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-11
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-21333
EUVD
EUVD-2026-10940
Affected Vendors & Products
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Vendor Product Version / Range
adobe illustrator From 29.0 (inc) to 29.8.5 (exc)
adobe illustrator From 30.0 (inc) to 30.2 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-426 The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an Untrusted Search Path issue affecting Adobe Illustrator versions 29.8.4, 30.1, and earlier. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker needs the victim to open a malicious file, which triggers the code execution.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. This means an attacker could potentially take control of your system, access sensitive data, modify files, or perform other malicious actions with your user privileges.

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Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, avoid opening files from untrusted or unknown sources as exploitation requires user interaction by opening a malicious file.

Additionally, update Adobe Illustrator to a version later than 29.8.4 or 30.1 once a patch is available to address the Untrusted Search Path vulnerability.

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