CVE-2026-3476: Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Desktop · Code Injection
Affects Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS DesktopSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 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 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Dassault SystèmesSOLIDWORKS Desktop | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should implement strict file handling policies, including restricting the opening of SOLIDWORKS files from untrusted or unknown sources. Employ endpoint security solutions capable of detecting anomalous behavior during file processing. Use application whitelisting and least privilege principles to limit the impact of potential code execution. Enable network segmentation to contain any compromise. Monitor user activities and audit logs for suspicious file openings or process executions. Prepare to deploy vendor patches immediately upon release. Additionally, educate users about the risks of opening unsolicited or unexpected files and encourage verification of file origins. Consider sandboxing SOLIDWORKS or running it in isolated environments when handling files from external sources to reduce risk.
Description
CVE-2026-3476 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS Desktop versions Release 2025 SP0 and Release 2026 SP0. An attacker can exploit this flaw by convincing a user to open a specially crafted file, leading to arbitrary code execution on the victim's machine. The vulnerability requires local access (attack vector: local) and user interaction (opening the file), but no privileges or authentication are needed. Successful exploitation impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability severely. No known exploits are currently in the wild, and no patches have been released yet. Organizations using affected SOLIDWORKS versions should exercise caution when handling files from untrusted sources and prepare to apply vendor patches once available.