Description
Substance3D - Stager 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.
Published: 2026-10-13
Score: 7.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Arbitrary code execution
Action: Patch Immediately
AI Analysis

Impact

Substance3D Stager contains an out‑of‑bounds write flaw that can be triggered by opening a crafted file. The vulnerability allows an attacker to overwrite memory beyond array bounds, which can lead to execution of attacker‑supplied code with the privileges of the user who opens the file. This type of buffer overflow weakness can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system by installing malware, exfiltrating data, or elevating privileges within the user’s environment.

Affected Systems

Adobe Substance 3D Stager is the affected product. The advisory does not specify which versions are vulnerable; it only indicates that a critical out‑of‑bounds write flaw exists in the application. Because no version exclusions are listed, administrators should treat all current releases as potentially affected until the vendor provides a definitive affected‑version statement or a patch.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.8 denotes a high severity impact, while the EPSS score of less than 1% indicates a low probability of widespread exploitation. The vulnerability is listed as not being in the CISA KEV catalog. Exploitation requires a victim to open a malicious file, so the attack vector depends on user interaction. Although the likelihood of automation attacks is low, an individual who opens a crafted document can immediately trigger arbitrary code execution.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 04:43 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Adobe Substance 3D Stager update released in the Adobe Security Advisory (APSB26-170).
  • Restrict opening of files from untrusted sources by enforcing strict content‑type checks or scanning documents before access.
  • Follow least‑privilege practices by running the application only under accounts that do not have administrative rights on the system.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 04:43 UTC.

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History

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:adobe:substance_3d_stager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Adobe
Adobe substance 3d Stager
Vendors & Products Adobe
Adobe substance 3d Stager

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Substance3D - Stager 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.
Title Substance3D - Stager | Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)
Weaknesses CWE-787
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


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Adobe Substance 3d Stager
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: adobe

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-15T10:31:16.205Z

Reserved: 2026-10-01T11:26:24.768Z

Link: CVE-2026-103836

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Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-10-13T20:17:09.883

Modified: 2026-10-19T21:00:52.320

Link: CVE-2026-103836

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Updated: 2026-10-19T14:02:35Z

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