CVE-2021-27046

Name: CVE-2021-27046
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-15T17:15:09.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-27046 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A Memory Corruption vulnerability for PDF files in Autodesk Navisworks 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 may lead to code execution through maliciously crafted DLL files.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Memory Corruption vulnerability for PDF files in Autodesk Navisworks 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 may lead to code execution through maliciously crafted DLL files.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.29%

20.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Autodesk	Navisworks	2019
Autodesk	Navisworks	2020
Autodesk	Navisworks	2021
Autodesk	Navisworks	2022

References

https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2021-0008Vendor Advisory
https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2021-0008Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 15, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-27046?

A Memory Corruption vulnerability for PDF files in Autodesk Navisworks 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 may lead to code execution through maliciously crafted DLL files.

How severe is CVE-2021-27046?

CVE-2021-27046 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27046?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST