CVE-2025-8893: Autodesk Revit · Out-of-bounds Write
Affects Autodesk RevitSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 6% 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 16 Sep 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Autodesk Revit | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should implement the following specific mitigations: 1) Restrict or monitor the opening of PDF files within Autodesk Revit environments, especially from untrusted sources. 2) Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to limit the impact of potential code execution within Revit. 3) Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to monitor for anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. 4) Educate users about the risks of opening unsolicited or suspicious PDF files in Revit. 5) Maintain strict network segmentation to isolate design workstations from critical infrastructure. 6) Regularly back up Revit project files to enable recovery from data corruption. 7) Monitor Autodesk communications for patch releases and apply updates promptly once available. 8) Consider disabling or limiting PDF parsing features in Revit if feasible until patches are deployed. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on controlling PDF handling, user awareness, and containment strategies specific to the vulnerability's exploitation vector.
Description
A maliciously crafted PDF file, when parsed through certain Autodesk products, can force an Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability. A malicious actor may leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, cause data corruption, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.