CVE-2026-85217: CWE-15 External Control of System or Configuration Setting in Autodesk Fusion
A maliciously crafted add-in, when installed and executed in Autodesk Fusion Desktop, can modify persistent network proxy settings without user notification or consent. A successful exploit may allow an attacker to redirect authenticated Fusion network traffic through an attacker-controlled proxy, potentially exposing sensitive information with the current user.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-85217) involves an external control of system or configuration setting (CWE-15) in Autodesk Fusion Desktop. A maliciously crafted add-in, once installed and executed, can alter persistent network proxy settings without notifying or obtaining consent from the user. This manipulation can redirect authenticated Fusion network traffic through an attacker-controlled proxy, risking exposure of sensitive information associated with the current user session. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.6, indicating high severity. It specifically affects Autodesk Fusion version 2705.0.0. No patch or official remediation level has been provided by Autodesk as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to redirect authenticated network traffic through a proxy they control, potentially exposing sensitive information of the current user. This can lead to confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H).
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution when installing add-ins from untrusted sources and monitor for suspicious network proxy changes.
CVE-2026-85217: CWE-15 External Control of System or Configuration Setting in Autodesk Fusion
Description
A maliciously crafted add-in, when installed and executed in Autodesk Fusion Desktop, can modify persistent network proxy settings without user notification or consent. A successful exploit may allow an attacker to redirect authenticated Fusion network traffic through an attacker-controlled proxy, potentially exposing sensitive information with the current user.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.6high
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:fusion:2705:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-85217) involves an external control of system or configuration setting (CWE-15) in Autodesk Fusion Desktop. A maliciously crafted add-in, once installed and executed, can alter persistent network proxy settings without notifying or obtaining consent from the user. This manipulation can redirect authenticated Fusion network traffic through an attacker-controlled proxy, risking exposure of sensitive information associated with the current user session. The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.6, indicating high severity. It specifically affects Autodesk Fusion version 2705.0.0. No patch or official remediation level has been provided by Autodesk as of the published date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to redirect authenticated network traffic through a proxy they control, potentially exposing sensitive information of the current user. This can lead to confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H).
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, users should exercise caution when installing add-ins from untrusted sources and monitor for suspicious network proxy changes.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- autodesk
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-03T14:03:17.998Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa2b2bbacd9273b4929ce61
Added to database: 09/10/2026, 13:38:03 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 13:52:06 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 17:00:16 UTC
Views: 6
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