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CVE-2026-100137 Adobe CVE debrief
CVE-2026-100137 is an Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability affecting Adobe's CAI Content Credentials. This issue could lead to application denial-of-service. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to exhaust system resources, resulting in an application denial-of-service condition. Exploitation does not require user interaction. The vulnerability affects multiple products, including Content Credentials Rust SDK, C2PA Tool, and Content Credentials JS SDK. Defenders should assess exposure and prioritize updates, particularly for Content Credentials Rust SDK versions up to c2pa-v0.90.15, C2PA Tool versions up to c2patool-v0.27.15, and Content Credentials JS SDK up to
- Vendor
- Adobe
- Product
- Content Credentials Rust SDK
- CVSS
- HIGH 7.5
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-10-13
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-10-14
- Advisory published
- 2026-10-13
- Advisory updated
- 2026-10-14
Who should care
Defenders responsible for Adobe Content Credentials deployments, particularly those using affected versions of Content Credentials Rust SDK, C2PA Tool, and Content Credentials JS SDK, should assess exposure and prioritize updates.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-100137 is an Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in Adobe's CAI Content Credentials that could lead to application denial-of-service. Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating affected systems, monitoring system resources, and implementing compensating controls. Evidence is limited to CVE and source item details, with no reported exploitation or victim impact.
- Potential application denial-of-service due to resource exhaustion
- Need to verify and update affected systems to prevent exploitation
- Possible impact on system availability and reliability
- Requirement to monitor system resources for unusual consumption patterns
Technical summary
The vulnerability is caused by an Uncontrolled Resource Consumption issue in Adobe's CAI Content Credentials. This could lead to an application denial-of-service condition if exploited. The vulnerability affects multiple products, including Content Credentials Rust SDK, C2PA Tool, and Content Credentials JS SDK. Affected versions include Content Credentials Rust SDK up to c2pa-v0.90.15, C2PA Tool versions up to c2patool-v0.27.15, and Content Credentials JS SDK versions up to @contentauth/[email protected]. Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying and updating affected systems, particularly those using Content Credentials Rust SDK versions up to c2pa-v0.90.15, C2PA Tool versions up to c2patool-v0.27.15, and Content Credentials JS SDK versions up to @contentauth/[email protected].
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify and update affected Content Credentials Rust SDK versions to c2pa-v0.91.1 or later
- Verify and update affected C2PA Tool versions to v0.28.1 or later
- Verify and update affected Content Credentials JS SDK versions to @contentauth/[email protected] or later
- Monitor system resources for unusual consumption patterns
- Implement compensating controls to mitigate potential denial-of-service attacks
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, affected products, and versions. However, specific details about exploitation or victim impact are not provided. Evidence is limited to CVE and source item details, with no reported exploitation or victim impact. Defenders should verify and update affected systems, monitor system resources, and implement compensating controls. The CVE Program record (cve-org) and NIST NVD detail page (nvd) offer official information, while the source item (source-item) and a vendor
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-100137 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-100137
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-100137 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-100137
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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CAI Content Credentials | Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (CWE-400)
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/100xxx/CVE-2026-100137.json
cve_program_cvelist_v5
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://www.adobe.com/trust/security/products/content-credentials-sdk/apsb26-163.html
Supplemental source - vendor-advisory
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.