HIGH
CVE-2021-26025
CWE-863Published: January 26, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
PlugIns\IDE_ACDStd.apl in ACDSee Professional 2021 14.0 1721 has a User Mode Write Access Violation starting at IDE_ACDStd!zlibVersion+0x0000000000004e5e via a crafted BMP image.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-26025 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
acdsee1 product(s)
photo studio 2021
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://github.com/secluck/pentest/blob/main/000022.mdThird Party Advisory
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https://github.com/secluck/pentest/blob/main/000022.mdThird Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-26025
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-863
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 26, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-863)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-26025 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.