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CVE-2026-27280: Adobe DNG Software Development Kit (SDK) · Out-of-bounds Write

Affects Adobe DNG Software Development Kit (SDK)Source CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.

Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 12% 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 Mar 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: evidence found.

    Public exploit code: GitHub proofs of concept

  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), GitHub proofs of concept, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
AdobeAdobe DNG Software Development Kit (SDK)Affected
  • <=1.7.1.2471
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

  1. Immediately restrict the opening or processing of untrusted or unsolicited DNG files, especially from unknown sources.
  2. Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques for software that uses the Adobe DNG SDK to limit the impact of potential exploitation.
  3. Implement strict user training and awareness programs to reduce the likelihood of users opening malicious files.
  4. Monitor and analyze file handling and process behaviors for anomalies indicative of exploitation attempts.
  5. Where possible, disable or remove the use of the vulnerable DNG SDK version in software until a patch is available.
  6. Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to detect suspicious activities related to file parsing and code execution.
  7. Follow Adobe’s advisories closely and apply patches or updates as soon as they are released.
  8. Consider network-level controls to block delivery of malicious files via email or web gateways by filtering DNG file attachments or scanning for malicious content.

Description

DNG SDK versions 1.7.1 2471 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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