CVE-2021-43019

CVE-2021-43019 is a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application versions 5.5 and earlier on both Windows and macOS. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this flaw in the Setup.exe service to remove files and gain SYSTEM-level privileges. Exploitation requires the attacker to first execute low-privileged code on the system and user interaction during product installation. With a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), this vulnerability poses a significant risk due to its potential for full system compromise. There is currently no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.