CVE-2021-40159

Name: CVE-2021-40159
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-25T20:15:08.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-40159 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An Information Disclosure vulnerability for JT files in Autodesk Inventor 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 in conjunction with other vulnerabilities may lead to code execution through maliciously crafted JT files in the context of the current process.. EPSS estimates a 2.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Information Disclosure vulnerability for JT files in Autodesk Inventor 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 in conjunction with other vulnerabilities may lead to code execution through maliciously crafted JT files in the context of the current process.

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

2.30%

81.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Autodesk	Advance Steel	>= 2022, < 2022.1.2
Autodesk	Autocad	>= 2022, < 2022.1.2
Autodesk	Autocad Architecture	>= 2022, < 2022.1.2
Autodesk	Autocad Electrical	>= 2022, < 2022.1.2
Autodesk	Autocad Lt	>= 2022, < 2022.1.2
Autodesk	Autocad Map 3d	>= 2022, < 2022.1.2
Autodesk	Autocad Mechanical	>= 2022, < 2022.1.2
Autodesk	Autocad Mep	>= 2022, < 2022.1.2
Autodesk	Autocad Plant 3d	>= 2022, < 2022.1.2
Autodesk	Civil 3d	>= 2022, < 2022.1.2
Autodesk	Inventor	2019
Autodesk	Inventor	2020
Autodesk	Inventor	2021
Autodesk	Inventor	2022

References

https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0002Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-282/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-289/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0002Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-282/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-289/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40159?

How severe is CVE-2021-40159?

CVE-2021-40159 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40159?

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