CVE-2024-13047: Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt · Type Confusion
Affects Ashlar-Vellum CobaltSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- 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:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 30 Dec 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
- Immediately restrict the opening of CO files to trusted sources only and implement strict file validation policies.
- Educate users about the risks of opening files from untrusted or unknown origins, emphasizing phishing and social engineering awareness.
- Monitor network and endpoint activity for unusual behavior related to Ashlar-Vellum Cobalt, such as unexpected file parsing or process execution.
- Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to limit the impact of potential code execution within the software.
- Maintain up-to-date backups of critical design files to enable recovery in case of compromise.
- Coordinate with Ashlar-Vellum for timely patch deployment once a fix is released; track vendor advisories closely.
- Consider deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of detecting exploitation attempts involving type confusion or memory corruption.
- Limit user privileges on systems running Cobalt to reduce the potential impact of code execution.
- If possible, isolate CAD workstations from general internet access to reduce exposure to malicious web content.
- 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.