Out-of-bounds Read in Autodesk Navisworks
CVE-2025-1659
A maliciously crafted DWFX file, when parsed through Autodesk Navisworks, can force an Out-of-Bounds Read vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, read sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.002 (11.1th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 11th percentile — 11.1% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.002 · newest: 0.002 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Autodesk Navisworks
- Autodesk Navisworks Freedom — versions 2025
- Autodesk Navisworks Manage — versions 2025
- Autodesk Navisworks Simulate — versions 2025
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-access/overview (patch)
- www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2025-0002 (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-1659?
- CVE-2025-1659 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Navisworks, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-04-01.
- How severe is CVE-2025-1659?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-1659 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.