CVE-2026-21352: Adobe DNG Software Development Kit (SDK) · Out-of-bounds Write
Affects Adobe DNG Software Development Kit (SDK)Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:29 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 8% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AdobeAdobe DNG Software Development Kit (SDK) | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official patch is released, organizations should implement strict controls on the handling of DNG files, including blocking or quarantining DNG files from untrusted sources. Employ email filtering and endpoint security solutions to detect and prevent delivery of malicious files. Educate users about the risks of opening unsolicited or suspicious image files and enforce the principle of least privilege to limit user permissions. Monitor systems for unusual behavior indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected process launches or memory anomalies. Developers using Adobe DNG SDK should consider temporarily disabling or sandboxing components that process DNG files. Once Adobe releases a patch, prioritize immediate deployment across all affected systems. Additionally, maintain up-to-date backups and incident response plans to mitigate potential damage from exploitation.
Description
DNG SDK versions 1.7.1 2410 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.