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CVE-2026-102502 Adobe CVE debrief
A vulnerability in CAI Content Credentials could allow an attacker to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized limited write access. This CVE record was published on 2026-10-13T21:27:32.551Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently Medium. Defenders responsible for Content Credentials Rust SDK, C2PA Tool, and Content Credentials JS SDK deployments should assess exposure and prioritize verification and remediation efforts. The vulnerability is caused by an Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature, which could result in a Security feature bypass.
- Vendor
- Adobe
- Product
- Content Credentials Rust SDK
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 5.3
- 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 Content Credentials Rust SDK, C2PA Tool, and Content Credentials JS SDK deployments should assess exposure and prioritize verification and remediation efforts.
Why it matters
Defenders should prioritize verifying and upgrading affected versions of Content Credentials Rust SDK, C2PA Tool, and Content Credentials JS SDK to prevent potential security feature bypass and unauthorized limited write access.
- Verify and upgrade affected versions to prevent potential security feature bypass
- Assess exposure and prioritize remediation efforts for Content Credentials deployments
Technical summary
CAI Content Credentials is affected by an Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized limited write access. The vulnerability affects Content Credentials Rust SDK, C2PA Tool, and Content Credentials JS SDK. Defenders should prioritize verifying and upgrading affected versions to prevent potential security feature bypass and unauthorized limited write access.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize verifying the affected versions of Content Credentials Rust SDK, C2PA Tool, and Content Credentials JS SDK, and upgrading to the fixed versions.
Recommended defensive actions
- Verify the version of Content Credentials Rust SDK and upgrade to c2pa-v0.91.1 or later if necessary
- Verify the version of C2PA Tool and upgrade to v0.28.1 or later if necessary
- Verify the version of Content Credentials JS SDK and upgrade to @contentauth/[email protected] or later if necessary
- Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified
- Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review
- Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented
- Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up
Evidence notes
The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, affected products, and fixed versions. However, there is limited information on potential exploitation and impact. Defenders should verify the affected versions of Content Credentials Rust SDK, C2PA Tool, and Content Credentials JS SDK, and upgrade to the fixed versions. The vendor advisory provides information on the vulnerability and fixed versions.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-102502 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-102502
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-102502 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-102502
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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CAI Content Credentials | Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature (CWE-347)
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/102xxx/CVE-2026-102502.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.