CVE-2025-8894: Autodesk Revit · Heap-Based Buffer Overflow
Affects Autodesk RevitSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Autodesk Revit | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until official patches are released by Autodesk, organizations should implement several specific mitigations: 1) Restrict the opening of PDF files from untrusted or unknown sources within environments running Revit. 2) Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of detecting anomalous memory usage or heap corruption patterns associated with buffer overflows. 3) Use application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to limit the impact of potential code execution within Revit. 4) Educate users on the risks of opening unsolicited or suspicious PDF files, emphasizing the need for caution with files received via email or external sources. 5) Monitor Revit application logs and system event logs for crashes or unusual behavior that may indicate exploitation attempts. 6) Isolate critical Revit workstations from general internet access to reduce exposure to malicious files. 7) Prepare incident response plans specifically addressing potential exploitation scenarios involving design software. Once Autodesk releases patches, prioritize their deployment in all affected environments. Additionally, consider network-level controls to scan and block malicious PDFs before they reach end users.
Description
A maliciously crafted PDF file, when parsed through certain Autodesk products, can force a Heap-Based Overflow 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.