CVE-2026-1283: Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS eDrawings · Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS eDrawingsSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 07:57 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 20% 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 26 Jan 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Dassault SystèmesSOLIDWORKS eDrawings | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-1283, organizations should implement a multi-layered approach: 1) Monitor Dassault Systèmes advisories closely and apply official patches or updates as soon as they become available to address the vulnerability directly. 2) Restrict the acceptance and opening of EPRT files from untrusted or unknown sources, employing strict file validation and sandboxing techniques to isolate the eDrawings application. 3) Educate users about the risks of opening unsolicited or unexpected CAD files, emphasizing caution with email attachments and downloads. 4) Employ application whitelisting to limit execution of unauthorized code and use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to monitor for suspicious behaviors related to eDrawings processes. 5) Network segmentation can reduce the impact of a compromised system by limiting lateral movement. 6) Consider disabling or restricting features that automatically open or preview EPRT files within email clients or file explorers. 7) Maintain regular backups of critical design data to enable recovery in case of compromise. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice and focus on reducing the attack surface and exposure specific to this vulnerability.
Description
A Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability affecting the EPRT file reading procedure in SOLIDWORKS eDrawings from Release SOLIDWORKS Desktop 2025 through Release SOLIDWORKS Desktop 2026 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code while opening a specially crafted EPRT file.