CVE-2026-21305: Adobe Substance3D – Painter · Out-of-bounds Write
Affects Adobe Substance3D – PainterSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 6% 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 - Painter | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until Adobe releases an official patch, organizations should implement strict controls on file sources by restricting the opening of Substance3D - Painter project files from untrusted or unknown origins. User education is critical to prevent opening suspicious files and to recognize phishing attempts. Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to limit the impact of potential exploitation. Monitor endpoint security logs for unusual behavior related to Substance3D - Painter processes. Consider isolating creative workstations from critical networks to reduce lateral movement risk. Regularly back up important project files and maintain offline copies to mitigate data loss. Once Adobe releases a patch, prioritize immediate deployment across all affected systems. Additionally, keep the software updated to the latest versions to benefit from security improvements.
Description
Substance3D - Painter versions 11.0.3 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.