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CVE-2026-0662VulnerabilityPublished Updated

CVE-2026-0662: Autodesk 3ds Max · Untrusted Search Path

Affects Autodesk 3ds MaxSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High : upgrade to 2026.3.2 soon.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 10% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 2026.3.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 4 Feb 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

Upgrade Autodesk 3ds Max to 2026.3.2.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
Autodesk3ds MaxAffected
  • >=2026 <2026.3.2
Fixed in
  • 2026.3.2

CPE configurations (1)

  • cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:3ds_max:2026:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2026-0662 effectively, organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Restrict write permissions on directories where 3ds Max searches for resources to trusted users only, preventing attackers from placing malicious files. 2) Educate users to avoid opening max project files from untrusted or unknown sources and to verify the integrity of project directories before use. 3) Employ application whitelisting or endpoint protection solutions that can detect and block unauthorized code execution originating from suspicious directories. 4) Use sandboxing or run 3ds Max in a restricted environment to limit the impact of potential code execution. 5) Monitor file system activity for unusual changes in project directories. 7) Consider network segmentation to isolate workstations running 3ds Max from sensitive systems to reduce lateral movement risk. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice and address the root cause of the untrusted search path exploitation.

Description

A maliciously crafted project directory, when opening a max file in Autodesk 3ds Max, could lead to execution of arbitrary code in the context of the current process due to an Untrusted Search Path being utilized.

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