Adobe Substance3D Stager up to 3.1.7 File use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Adobe Substance3D Stager up to 3.1.7. Impacted is an unknown function of the component File Handler. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-27309. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Adobe Substance3D Stager up to 3.1.7. Affected is an unknown function of the component File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Substance3D - Stager versions 3.1.7 and earlier are affected by a Use After Free 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.

The advisory is available at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-27309 since 02/18/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/28/2026).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-16854). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

02/18/2026 CVE reserved
03/27/2026 +37 days Advisory disclosed
03/27/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/28/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: apsb26-29
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-27309 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-27309
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-354018
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2026 23:41
Updated: 03/28/2026 04:36
Changes: 03/27/2026 23:41 (64), 03/28/2026 04:36 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:25A:103

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