Is CVE-2026-21333 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-21333 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-21333 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-21333 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-21333?

CVE-2026-21333 has a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-21333

CWE-426Published: March 10, 2026· Updated: Mar 11, 2026

8.6

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:6.4th

Official Description

Illustrator versions 29.8.4, 30.1 and earlier are affected by an Untrusted Search Path vulnerability that might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-21333 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 8.6.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.