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CVE-2025-5046

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.17%

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CVE-2025-5046 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A maliciously crafted DGN file, when linked or imported into Autodesk AutoCAD, can force an Out-of-Bounds Read vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, read sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A maliciously crafted DGN file, when linked or imported into Autodesk AutoCAD, can force an Out-of-Bounds Read vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, read sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code 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
0.17%

6.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AutodeskAdvance Steel2026
AutodeskAutocad2026
AutodeskAutocad Architecture2026
AutodeskAutocad Electrical2026
AutodeskAutocad Lt2026
AutodeskAutocad Map 3d2026
AutodeskAutocad Mechanical2026
AutodeskAutocad Mep2026
AutodeskAutocad Plant 3d2026
AutodeskCivil 3d2026

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-5046?
A maliciously crafted DGN file, when linked or imported into Autodesk AutoCAD, can force an Out-of-Bounds Read vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, read sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
How severe is CVE-2025-5046?
CVE-2025-5046 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5046?
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