# CVE-2026-21298: Adobe Substance3D Modeler out-of-bounds write

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-21298-adobe-substance3d-modeler-out-of-bounds-write  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-01-13. Updated: 2026-09-25  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-21298 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.8 · Published 2026-01-13

Substance3D Modeler is Adobe's 3D design tool used by creative professionals to build and model 3D assets. Versions 1.22.4 and earlier contain a memory vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on a user's system if they trick the user into opening a malicious 3D model file. This could lead to complete system compromise, data theft, and loss of control over the affected workstation.

Technologies: [Adobe Substance 3d Modeler](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/substance-3d-modeler), [Adobe Substance3D Modeler](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/substance3d-modeler). Vendors: [Adobe](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/adobe).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-21298 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-21298 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-21298?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 13 January 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Adobe Substance3D Modeler 1.22.4 and earlier.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-21298?** A patch was published on 2026-01-13: Fixed in version 1.22.5 and later Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-21298 attacked?** It is attacked with local access.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-21298?** Check whether you run Adobe Substance 3d Modeler or Adobe Substance3D Modeler at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

The vulnerability is an out-of-bounds write flaw in Substance3D Modeler that enables arbitrary code execution within the context of the current user. The vulnerability requires user interaction—specifically, the victim must open a malicious file—to be exploited. The attack vector is local, requiring the attacker to deliver a crafted file to the target. No network exploitation or elevated privileges are required beyond standard user access. A patch is available for versions 1.22.5 and later.

## Affected products

- Adobe Substance3D Modeler 1.22.4 and earlier

## Timeline

- 2026-01-13: disclosed
- 2026-01-13: patched: Fixed in version 1.22.5 and later

## References

- [https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/substance3d-modeler/apsb26-08.html](https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/substance3d-modeler/apsb26-08.html)

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