CVE-2026-0662: Autodesk 3ds Max · Untrusted Search Path
Affects Autodesk 3ds MaxSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High : upgrade to 2026.3.2 soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- 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:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 4 Feb 2026
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
Upgrade Autodesk 3ds Max to 2026.3.2.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Autodesk3ds Max | Affected
| Fixed in
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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.