CVE-2025-21160: Adobe Illustrator · Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound)
Affects Adobe IllustratorSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 30% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 11 Feb 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Illustrator | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Monitor Adobe’s official channels for patches and apply updates to Adobe Illustrator versions 29.1, 28.7.3, and earlier immediately upon release. 2. Implement strict file handling policies that restrict opening Illustrator files from untrusted or unknown sources. 3. Educate users about the risks of opening unsolicited or suspicious Illustrator files and encourage verification of file origins. 4. Use endpoint protection solutions capable of detecting anomalous behavior related to file parsing and code execution within Illustrator. 5. Employ network-level controls to block or flag suspicious file transfers and attachments containing Illustrator files. 6. Consider sandboxing or running Illustrator in isolated environments for high-risk users to limit potential damage. 7. Maintain regular backups of critical design files to enable recovery in case of compromise. 8. Monitor system and application logs for unusual activity indicative of exploitation attempts. 9. Coordinate with incident response teams to prepare for potential exploitation scenarios.
Description
Illustrator versions 29.1, 28.7.3 and earlier are affected by an Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound) vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.