CVE-2026-21342: Adobe Substance3D – Stager · Out-of-bounds Write
Affects Adobe Substance3D – StagerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:29 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 10% 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 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AdobeSubstance3D - Stager | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Monitor Adobe’s official channels for patches or updates addressing CVE-2026-21342 and apply them promptly once released.
- Implement strict file handling policies restricting the opening of files from untrusted or unknown sources within Substance3D - Stager.
- Educate users on the risks of opening unsolicited or suspicious files, emphasizing phishing and social engineering awareness.
- Employ endpoint protection solutions capable of detecting anomalous behaviors associated with memory corruption or code execution attempts in Adobe applications.
- Use application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to limit the execution scope of Substance3D - Stager and contain potential exploitation.
- Regularly back up critical design files and digital assets to enable recovery in case of compromise.
- Monitor logs and network traffic for unusual activity related to the application to detect early signs of exploitation attempts.
- Consider network segmentation to isolate systems running Substance3D - Stager from sensitive infrastructure to limit lateral movement if compromised.
Description
Substance3D - Stager versions 3.1.6 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.