CVE-2026-16463

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.19%

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CVE-2026-16463 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A maliciously crafted DXF file, when parsed through Autodesk AutoCAD, can force a Heap-Based Overflow 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 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A maliciously crafted DXF file, when parsed through Autodesk AutoCAD, can force a Heap-Based Overflow 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

EPSS Probability
0.19%

8.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AutodeskAdvance Steel>= 2026, < 2026.1.2
AutodeskAdvance Steel2027
AutodeskAutocad>= 2026, < 2026.1.2
AutodeskAutocad2027
AutodeskAutocad Architecture>= 2026, < 2026.1.2
AutodeskAutocad Architecture2027
AutodeskAutocad Electrical>= 2026, < 2026.1.2
AutodeskAutocad Electrical2027
AutodeskAutocad Lt>= 2026, < 2026.1.2
AutodeskAutocad Lt2027
AutodeskAutocad Map 3d>= 2026, < 2026.1.2
AutodeskAutocad Map 3d2027
AutodeskAutocad Mechanical>= 2026, < 2026.1.2
AutodeskAutocad Mechanical2027
AutodeskAutocad Mep>= 2026, < 2026.1.2
AutodeskAutocad Mep2027
AutodeskAutocad Plant 3d>= 2026, < 2026.1.2
AutodeskAutocad Plant 3d2027
AutodeskCivil 3d>= 2026, < 2026.1.2
AutodeskCivil 3d2027
AutodeskDwg Trueview>= 2026, < 2026.1.2
AutodeskDwg Trueview2027

References

Timeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-16463?
A maliciously crafted DXF file, when parsed through Autodesk AutoCAD, can force a Heap-Based Overflow 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-2026-16463?
CVE-2026-16463 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16463?
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