CVE-2025-5046: Autodesk AutoCAD · Out-of-Bounds Read
Affects Autodesk AutoCADSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 7% 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 15 Aug 2025
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 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should implement a multi-layered mitigation strategy: 1) Monitor Autodesk’s official channels closely and apply security patches immediately upon release to remediate the vulnerability. 2) Enforce strict file handling policies, including scanning and validating all DGN files before importing or linking them in AutoCAD, especially those received from untrusted or external sources. 3) Educate users on the risks of opening unsolicited or suspicious CAD files and encourage verification of file provenance. 4) Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to limit the impact of potential exploitation within the AutoCAD process. 5) Use network segmentation to isolate critical design workstations and restrict access to file shares where CAD files are stored. 6) Consider disabling automatic linking or importing of external DGN files if feasible within operational workflows. 7) Maintain up-to-date endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of detecting anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. These targeted measures go beyond generic advice by focusing on the specific attack vector and operational context of AutoCAD usage.
Description
A maliciously crafted DGN file, when linked or imported into Autodesk AutoCAD, can force an Out-of-Bounds Read 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.