PatchTheCVECVE-2021-36002: Adobe Captivate version 11.5.5 (and earlier) is affected by an Creation of Temporary File In Directory With In
CVE-2021-36002 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting captivate. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Adobe Captivate version 11.5.5 (and earlier) is affected by an Creation of Temporary File In Directory With Incorrect Permissions vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation in the context of the current user. The attacker must plant a malicious file in a particular location of the victim's machine. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must launch the Captivate Installer.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2021-36002?
captivate: upgrade to newer than 11.5.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-36002 being exploited?
CVE-2021-36002 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2021-36002 affect?
CVE-2021-36002 affects captivate. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Adobe Captivate version 11.5.5 (and earlier) is affected by an Creation of Temporary File In Directory With Incorrect Permissions vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation in the context of the current user. The attacker must
How urgent is CVE-2021-36002?
Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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