CVE-2025-1659 DWFX File Parsing Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published 1 Apr 2025 Updated 26 Feb 2026

Attackers can execute arbitrary code, read sensitive data, or cause crashes by tricking users into opening malicious DWFX files in Autodesk Navisworks.

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-2025-1659?

CVE-2025-1659 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-2025-1659?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Autodesk Navisworks.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1659?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-1659 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-2025-1659 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-1659 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q6jw-4hgf-xx92.