CVE-2021-45056
Adobe InDesign vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Adobe InCopy version 16.4 and earlier versions are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CVE-2021-45056). This security flaw requires user interaction, specifically opening a malicious file, and could potentially lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability is classified as an out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH). The attack vector is local (AV:L), with low attack complexity (AC:L), requires no privileges (PR:N), needs user interaction (UI:R), and has a scope that's unchanged (S:U). The impact metrics show high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact (C:H/I:H/A:H) (NVD).

Impact

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The high CVSS score indicates significant potential impact on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Adobe has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users should upgrade to the latest version of Adobe InCopy as detailed in the security bulletin (Adobe Advisory).

Additional resources


SourceThis report was generated using AI

Related Adobe InDesign vulnerabilities:

CVE ID

Severity

Score

Technologies

Component name

CISA KEV exploit

Has fix

Published date

CVE-2025-61832HIGH7.8
  • Adobe InDesignAdobe InDesign
  • cpe:2.3:a:adobe:indesign
NoYesNov 11, 2025
CVE-2025-61824HIGH7.8
  • Adobe InDesignAdobe InDesign
  • cpe:2.3:a:adobe:indesign
NoYesNov 11, 2025
CVE-2025-61815HIGH7.8
  • Adobe InDesignAdobe InDesign
  • cpe:2.3:a:adobe:indesign
NoYesNov 11, 2025
CVE-2025-61814HIGH7.8
  • Adobe InDesignAdobe InDesign
  • cpe:2.3:a:adobe:indesign
NoYesNov 11, 2025
CVE-2025-54228MEDIUM5.5
  • Adobe InDesignAdobe InDesign
  • cpe:2.3:a:adobe:indesign
NoYesAug 12, 2025

Free Vulnerability Assessment

Benchmark your Cloud Security Posture

Evaluate your cloud security practices across 9 security domains to benchmark your risk level and identify gaps in your defenses.

Request assessment

Get a personalized demo

Ready to see Wiz in action?

"Best User Experience I have ever seen, provides full visibility to cloud workloads."
David EstlickCISO
"Wiz provides a single pane of glass to see what is going on in our cloud environments."
Adam FletcherChief Security Officer
"We know that if Wiz identifies something as critical, it actually is."
Greg PoniatowskiHead of Threat and Vulnerability Management