Dreamweaver <21.6 Arbitrary Code Exec via Incorrect Authorization
CVE-2026-21274 Published on January 13, 2026
Dreamweaver Desktop | Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)
Dreamweaver Desktop versions 21.6 and earlier are affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security measures and execute unauthorized code. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-21274 is exploitable 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
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVE-2026-21274 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-21274
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Affected Versions
Adobe Dreamweaver Desktop:- Before and including 21.6 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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