CVE-2026-21336: Adobe Substance 3D Designer · NULL Pointer Dereference
Affects Adobe Substance 3D DesignerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.5 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 5% 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:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 10 Feb 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AdobeAdobe Substance 3D Designer | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Monitor Adobe’s official channels for patches or updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available. 2. Implement strict file handling policies: restrict opening of Substance3D files from untrusted or unknown sources. 3. Educate users on the risks of opening files from unverified senders, emphasizing caution with email attachments and downloads. 4. Employ endpoint protection solutions capable of detecting anomalous application crashes or suspicious file activity related to Substance3D. 5. Use application whitelisting or sandboxing to isolate Substance3D processes and limit the impact of crashes. 6. Maintain regular backups of critical project files to minimize disruption in case of application failure. 7. Consider network-level controls to scan and filter potentially malicious files before delivery to end users. 8. Conduct periodic security awareness training focused on social engineering tactics that could lead to exploitation.
Description
Substance3D - Designer versions 15.1.0 and earlier are affected by a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability that could lead to application denial-of-service. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the application, causing disruption to services. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.