CVE-2025-5039

Privilege Ecalation due to Untrusted Search Path Vulnerability

Description

A maliciously crafted binary file, when present while loading files in certain Autodesk applications, could lead to execution of arbitrary code in the context of the current process due to an untrusted search path being utilized.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory autodesk.com
Affected: Autodesk AutoCAD
Affected: Autodesk AutoCAD LT
Affected: Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture
Affected: Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical
Affected: Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical
Affected: Autodesk AutoCAD MEP
Affected: Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D
Affected: Autodesk AutoCAD MAP 3D
Affected: Autodesk Civil 3D
Affected: Autodesk Advance Steel
Affected: Autodesk RealDWG
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References

Link Tags
https://www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-access/overview patch
https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2025-0014 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-5039?
CVE-2025-5039 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-5039?
To fix CVE-2025-5039, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-5039 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-5039 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-5039?
CVE-2025-5039 affects Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD LT, Autodesk AutoCAD Architecture, Autodesk AutoCAD Electrical, Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical, Autodesk AutoCAD MEP, Autodesk AutoCAD Plant 3D, Autodesk AutoCAD MAP 3D, Autodesk Civil 3D, Autodesk Advance Steel, Autodesk RealDWG.
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