CVE-2025-1658 DWFX File Parsing Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published 1 Apr 2025 Updated 26 Feb 2026

A malicious DWFX file can trigger an out-of-bounds read in Autodesk Navisworks, allowing attackers to execute code, read data, or crash the application.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-1658?

CVE-2025-1658 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Autodesk Navisworks Freedom, published on 1 Apr 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-1658?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Autodesk Navisworks.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1658?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-1658 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2025-1658 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-1658 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2cgh-f33f-2mv2.