CVE-2025-61801 is a Use After Free (CWE-416) vulnerability identified in Adobe Dimension, a 3D design and rendering software widely used in creative industries. The vulnerability exists in versions 4.1.4 and earlier, where improper memory management leads to a Use After Free condition. This flaw can be triggered when a user opens a maliciously crafted Dimension file, causing the application to reference memory that has already been freed. This can result in arbitrary code execution within the context of the current user, potentially allowing attackers to execute malicious payloads, manipulate data, or disrupt application availability. The vulnerability requires user interaction (opening a malicious file) but does not require any prior authentication, making it accessible to remote attackers who can entice users to open compromised files. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, reflecting high severity due to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, combined with low attack complexity and no privileges required. No public exploits or patches are currently available, increasing the urgency for defensive measures. Adobe Dimension’s role in digital content creation makes this vulnerability particularly concerning for organizations relying on this software for design workflows.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-61801 can be significant, especially for those in sectors such as digital media, advertising, product design, and manufacturing that rely heavily on Adobe Dimension for 3D modeling and rendering. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized code execution, resulting in data theft, intellectual property compromise, or disruption of design processes. This could affect confidentiality by exposing sensitive design files, integrity by allowing tampering with project data, and availability by crashing or destabilizing the software environment. Given that exploitation requires user interaction, phishing or social engineering campaigns could be used to deliver malicious files. The lack of patches means organizations must rely on interim mitigations, increasing operational risk. Additionally, compromised systems could serve as footholds for broader network intrusion, especially in environments where Adobe Dimension is integrated with other enterprise systems.

1. Immediately implement strict controls on file sources: only open Adobe Dimension files from trusted, verified sources. 2. Educate users on the risks of opening unsolicited or suspicious files, emphasizing the need for caution with email attachments and downloads. 3. Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for unusual process behavior or memory exploitation attempts related to Adobe Dimension. 4. Use application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to limit the execution context of Adobe Dimension and isolate it from critical systems. 5. Maintain up-to-date backups of design files and project data to enable recovery in case of compromise. 6. Monitor Adobe’s security advisories closely for the release of patches or updates addressing this vulnerability and prioritize prompt deployment once available. 7. Consider restricting Adobe Dimension usage to dedicated workstations with limited network access to reduce lateral movement risk. 8. Implement network-level protections such as email filtering and attachment scanning to reduce the likelihood of malicious file delivery.