Illustrator | Untrusted Search Path (CWE-426)

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-21333 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in Illustrator | Untrusted Search Path (CWE-426). The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps Adobe/Illustrator Desktop 2025 (generic), Adobe/Illustrator Desktop 2026 (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Mar 10, 2026Updated Aug 27, 2026Source checked Aug 27, 2026First seen by HOL Aug 27, 2026Material review Aug 27, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 2 mapped packages or products
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

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Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps Adobe/Illustrator Desktop 2025 (generic), Adobe/Illustrator Desktop 2026 (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
Adobe/Illustrator Desktop 2025generic	0	Not reported
Adobe/Illustrator Desktop 2026generic	0	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for Adobe/Illustrator Desktop 2025, Adobe/Illustrator Desktop 2026.
Review the reported fix. Monitor this advisory for an available fix and review any installs of the affected package.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Mar 10, 2026
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Source modified
Aug 27, 2026
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First seen by HOL
Aug 27, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Source referencehelpx.adobe.com

Upstream source 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.

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