Adobe Dreamweaver Desktop <21.6 Improper Input Validation Code Exec
CVE-2026-21271 Published on January 13, 2026
Dreamweaver Desktop | Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-21271 can be exploited with local system access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
Improper Input Validation
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.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-21271
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Affected Versions
Adobe Dreamweaver Desktop:- Before and including 21.6 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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