// For flags

CVE-2021-36048

XMP Toolkit SDK Improper Input Validation Could Lead To Arbitrary Code Execution

Severity Score

7.8
*CVSS v3.1

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

XMP Toolkit SDK version 2020.1 (and earlier) is affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction in that a victim must open a crafted file.

XMP Toolkit SDK versiones 2020.1 (y anteriores), está afectado por una vulnerabilidad de comprobación Inapropiada de Entrada resultando potencialmente en una ejecución de código arbitrario en el contexto del usuario actual. Una explotación requiere la interacción del usuario, ya que la víctima debe abrir un archivo diseñado

It was discovered that Exempi incorrectly handled certain media files. If a user or automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted file, a remote attacker could cause Exempi to stop responding or crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Medium
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2021-06-30 CVE Reserved
  • 2021-09-01 CVE Published
  • 2024-09-16 CVE Updated
  • 2025-08-12 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Adobe
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 Xmp Toolkit Software Development Kit
Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Xmp Toolkit Software Development Kit"
 <= 2020.1
Search vendor "Adobe" for product "Xmp Toolkit Software Development Kit" and version " <= 2020.1"
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Affected
Debian
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 Debian Linux
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 10.0
Search vendor "Debian" for product "Debian Linux" and version "10.0"
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Affected