CVE-2025-5048: Autodesk AutoCAD · Classic Buffer Overflow
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
To mitigate CVE-2025-5048, organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Restrict the import and linking of DGN files from untrusted or unknown sources by enforcing strict file validation policies and using sandboxed environments for file handling. 2) Educate users on the risks of opening unsolicited or suspicious design files, emphasizing the need for caution with email attachments and downloads. 3) Monitor Autodesk's security advisories closely and apply patches immediately upon release to remediate the vulnerability. 4) Employ application whitelisting and endpoint protection solutions that can detect and block anomalous behavior related to AutoCAD processes. 5) Use network segmentation to isolate systems running AutoCAD from less secure network zones, limiting potential lateral movement. 6) Implement robust backup and recovery procedures for design data to minimize impact in case of compromise. 7) Consider disabling or limiting DGN file support if not required for business operations until patches are available.
Description
A maliciously crafted DGN file, when linked or imported into Autodesk AutoCAD, can force a Memory Corruption vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.