CVE-2026-81998: Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) in Adobe Substance3D - Modeler
Substance3D - Modeler is 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-81998 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CWE-787) in Adobe Substance3D - Modeler. Successful exploitation requires a victim to open a malicious file, which could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The vulnerability affects versions >=0 and <=1.22.6. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker who convinces a user to open a malicious file could execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system under that user context.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should avoid opening untrusted files with Substance3D - Modeler.
CVE-2026-81998: Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) in Adobe Substance3D - Modeler
Description
Substance3D - Modeler is 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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Adobe
Substance3D - Modeler
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-81998 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability (CWE-787) in Adobe Substance3D - Modeler. Successful exploitation requires a victim to open a malicious file, which could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. The vulnerability affects versions >=0 and <=1.22.6. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker who convinces a user to open a malicious file could execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system under that user context.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should avoid opening untrusted files with Substance3D - Modeler.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- adobe
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-27T21:20:45.366Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ab2d107f7a7c541069eacf4
Added to database: 09/22/2026, 19:03:35 UTC
Last enriched: 09/22/2026, 19:19:03 UTC
Last updated: 09/23/2026, 02:51:10 UTC
Views: 11
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