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: Security Feature Bypass
Action: Patch Now
AI Analysis

Impact

CAI Content Credentials contains an Improper Input Validation flaw that enables a security feature bypass. The vulnerability allows an attacker to override protective checks and obtain unauthorized write privileges, potentially modifying protected data or executing additional malicious actions. No user interaction is required for exploitation, meaning an adversary can trigger the flaw remotely. The weakness maps to CWE‑20 and is rated with a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a high severity risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems.

Affected Systems

Adobe’s CAI Content Credentials suite, including the C2PA Tool, Content Credentials JavaScript SDK, and Rust SDK, are impacted. Version information is not supplied in the advisory, so all releases containing the vulnerable code are potentially affected. System administrators should verify the exact build versions used and check Adobe’s recommendations for updates.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.5 highlights significant impact, while the EPSS score of less than 1% suggests the attack has low current exploitation probability. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog, so it is not known to be actively exploited at large scale. Based on the description, the likely attack vector is remote, exploiting the Content Credentials API or related input channels. An attacker who can supply crafted data to the vulnerable components can bypass security controls and gain write access without needing to trick a user.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Adobe patch or update the CAI Content Credentials components to a version that resolves the input validation flaw.
  • If a patch is not yet available, restrict or disable write permissions for Content Credentials features and enforce stricter access controls until the vulnerability is fixed.
  • Implement proper input validation in any custom code that interacts with CAI Content Credentials, ensuring that all user-supplied data is thoroughly checked before processing.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.

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History

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +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

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


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'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: adobe

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-15T15:10:48.047Z

Reserved: 2026-09-25T11:21:55.101Z

Link: CVE-2026-100135

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-15T13:13:28.106Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-10-13T22:17:11.907

Modified: 2026-10-15T18:42:28.057

Link: CVE-2026-100135

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-16T02:30:15Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-20

    Improper Input Validation