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CVE-2026-21349: Adobe Lightroom Desktop · Out-of-bounds Write

Affects Adobe Lightroom DesktopSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
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:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 10 Feb 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

ProductAffectedFixed in
AdobeLightroom DesktopAffected
  • <=15.1
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Organizations should implement the following specific mitigations: 1) Monitor Adobe's official channels for patches and apply updates to Lightroom Desktop immediately upon release. 2) Educate users about the risks of opening files from untrusted or unknown sources, emphasizing the need for caution with email attachments and downloads. 3) Implement strict file handling policies, including sandboxing or opening files in isolated environments where possible. 4) Use endpoint protection solutions capable of detecting anomalous behavior related to Lightroom Desktop processes. 5) Employ application whitelisting to restrict execution of unauthorized code. 6) Regularly back up critical data to enable recovery in case of compromise. 7) Network segmentation to limit the spread of potential malware introduced via this vulnerability. 8) Monitor logs and system behavior for signs of exploitation attempts or unusual activity associated with Lightroom Desktop. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on proactive user education, environment isolation, and behavioral monitoring tailored to the nature of this vulnerability.

Description

Lightroom Desktop versions 15.1 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.

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