CVE-2024-23148: Autodesk AutoCAD · Out-of-bounds Write
Affects Autodesk AutoCADSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 23% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Jun 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official patch is released by Autodesk, European organizations should implement several targeted mitigations: 1) Enforce strict file validation and scanning policies for all CATPRODUCT files received from external or untrusted sources, using advanced endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools capable of detecting anomalous file behaviors. 2) Educate users, especially CAD operators and engineers, about the risks of opening files from unknown or suspicious origins and implement robust phishing awareness training. 3) Restrict AutoCAD’s ability to load external files through application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to limit the impact of potential exploitation. 4) Monitor AutoCAD process behavior for unusual memory access patterns or crashes that could indicate exploitation attempts. 5) Employ network segmentation to isolate CAD workstations from critical infrastructure and sensitive data repositories. 6) Prepare for rapid deployment of patches once Autodesk releases updates by maintaining an up-to-date asset inventory and patch management process focused on AutoCAD installations. 7) Consider disabling or limiting the use of CATPRODUCT file imports if feasible within operational constraints.
Description
A maliciously crafted CATPRODUCT file, when parsed in CC5Dll.dll through Autodesk applications, can lead to a memory corruption vulnerability by write access violation. This vulnerability, in conjunction with other vulnerabilities, can lead to code execution in the context of the current process.