Adobe Dreamweaver Desktop Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability Allowing Arbitrary Code Execution

Vulnerability

An incorrect authorization vulnerability has been identified in Adobe Dreamweaver Desktop versions 21.6 and earlier. This vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker could exploit this issue to bypass security measures and execute unauthorized code, requiring user interaction to open a malicious file.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution on the affected system.

Remediation

Users are advised to update to Adobe Dreamweaver version 21.7. For managed environments, IT administrators can use the Creative Cloud Packager to create deployment packages.

Added: Jan 13, 2026, 9:16 PM
Updated: Jan 13, 2026, 9:16 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
5.4
impact
10.0
exploitability
4.4
remediation
7.7
relevance
2.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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