CVE-2024-9716: Trimble SketchUp Viewer · Use After Free
Affects Trimble SketchUp ViewerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 22% 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 22 Nov 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Trimble SketchUp Viewer | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official patch is released, organizations should implement several specific mitigations: 1) Restrict or disable the opening of SKP files from untrusted or unknown sources. 2) Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing to limit SketchUp Viewer’s ability to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive system resources. 3) Educate users on the risks of opening files from unverified sources and train them to recognize phishing attempts. 4) Monitor network traffic and endpoint behavior for suspicious activity related to SketchUp Viewer processes. 5) Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to detect anomalous memory corruption or code execution patterns. 6) Maintain up-to-date backups of critical design files to enable recovery in case of compromise. 7) Once available, promptly apply vendor patches and verify their deployment across all affected systems. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on controlling file sources, user behavior, and runtime restrictions specific to this vulnerability.
Description
Trimble SketchUp Viewer SKP File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Trimble SketchUp Viewer. 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 SKP files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24100.