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CVE-2024-13047: Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt · Type Confusion

Affects Ashlar-Vellum CobaltSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC

CVSS 3.0 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 21% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 30 Dec 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Ashlar-Vellum CobaltAffected
  • =1204.90
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

  1. Immediately restrict the opening of CO files to trusted sources only and implement strict file validation policies.
  2. Educate users about the risks of opening files from untrusted or unknown origins, emphasizing phishing and social engineering awareness.
  3. Monitor network and endpoint activity for unusual behavior related to Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt, such as unexpected file parsing or process execution.
  4. Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to limit the impact of potential code execution within the software.
  5. Maintain up-to-date backups of critical design files to enable recovery in case of compromise.
  6. Coordinate with Ashlar-Vellum for timely patch deployment once a fix is released; track vendor advisories closely.
  7. Consider deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of detecting exploitation attempts involving type confusion or memory corruption.
  8. Limit user privileges on systems running Cobalt to reduce the potential impact of code execution.
  9. If possible, isolate CAD workstations from general internet access to reduce exposure to malicious web content.
  10. Review and update incident response plans to include scenarios involving exploitation of this vulnerability.

Description

Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt CO File Parsing Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of CO files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a type confusion condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24843.

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