CVE-2021-28579 is a vulnerability in Adobe Connect
Published on June 28, 2021
Adobe Connect improper access control could lead to privilege escalation
Adobe Connect version 11.2.1 (and earlier) is affected by an Improper access control vulnerability that can lead to the elevation of privileges. An attacker with 'Learner' permissions can leverage this scenario to access the list of event participants.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2021-28579 can be exploited with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality, a small impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is an Authorization Vulnerability?
The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CVE-2021-28579 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2021-28579
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Affected Versions
Adobe Connect:- Version unspecified, <= 11.2.1 is affected.
- Version unspecified, <= None is affected.
Exploit Probability
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