Description
CAI Content Credentials is affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized write access. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
Published: 2026-10-13
Score: 7.5 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Unauthorized Write Access
Action: Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

CAI Content Credentials contains an improper input validation flaw that allows attackers to bypass security controls and write data without authorization. By sending crafted input, an adversary can exploit the vulnerability to flip verification checks, enabling actions that are normally restricted. The flaw is not limited to user interaction and therefore can be triggered automatically once the malicious input reaches the vulnerable component.

Affected Systems

Adobe C2PA Tool, Adobe Content Credentials JavaScript SDK, and Adobe Content Credentials Rust SDK are affected. No specific version ranges are provided, so any installation of these products should be considered at risk until patched or updated to an unaffected release.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.5 highlights a high severity. The EPSS score of less than 1% indicates that, at present, exploitation is unlikely, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Nevertheless, attackers can leverage the lack of input validation to bypass security measures and gain write access, a risk that persists regardless of current exploitation probability. The likely attack vector involves sending malicious data to the SDKs or tooling components, which can occur without user interaction.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 02:24 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the Adobe patch or upgrade to the latest versions of the C2PA Tool, Content Credentials JavaScript SDK, and Rust SDK
  • Disable or remove unused components of the Adobe C2PA tooling to minimize the attack surface
  • Implement strict input validation for all data passed to the Content Credentials APIs to ensure only well‑formed data is accepted

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 02:24 UTC.

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History

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Adobe content Credentials Js Sdk
Adobe content Credentials Rust Sdk
Vendors & Products Adobe content Credentials Js Sdk
Adobe content Credentials Rust Sdk

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Adobe
Adobe c2pa
Adobe c2pa-web
Adobe c2patool
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:adobe:c2pa-web:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:c2pa:*:*:*:*:*:rust:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:c2patool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Adobe
Adobe c2pa
Adobe c2pa-web
Adobe c2patool

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description CAI Content Credentials is affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized write access. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
Title CAI Content Credentials | Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)
Weaknesses CWE-20
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N'}


Subscriptions

Adobe C2pa C2pa-web C2patool Content Credentials Js Sdk Content Credentials Rust Sdk
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: adobe

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-14T18:32:24.376Z

Reserved: 2026-09-25T11:19:19.065Z

Link: CVE-2026-100117

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-10-13T22:17:10.677

Modified: 2026-10-15T18:30:13.050

Link: CVE-2026-100117

cve-icon Redhat

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cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-16T21:00:13Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-20

    Improper Input Validation