CVE-2026-21299: Adobe Substance3D – Modeler · Out-of-bounds Write
Affects Adobe Substance3D – ModelerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 15% 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 13 Jan 2026
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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AdobeSubstance3D - Modeler | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official patch is released, organizations should implement several targeted mitigations: 1) Educate users to avoid opening files from untrusted or unknown sources, especially unsolicited attachments or downloads. 2) Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing to restrict Substance3D - Modeler’s ability to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive system resources. 3) Enforce least privilege principles by running Substance3D - Modeler with minimal user rights to limit the impact of exploitation. 4) Monitor endpoint and network activity for unusual behavior indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected process launches or memory anomalies. 5) Use file scanning and sandboxing solutions to detect and block malicious files before they reach end users. 6) Maintain up-to-date backups of critical design data to enable recovery in case of compromise. 7) Stay informed on Adobe’s security advisories and apply patches promptly once available. These measures collectively reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential damage from exploitation.
Description
Substance3D - Modeler versions 1.22.4 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write 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.