CVE-2025-5046 DGN File Parsing Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published 15 Aug 2025 Updated 26 Feb 2026

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

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-2025-5046?

CVE-2025-5046 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Autodesk Advance Steel, published on 15 Aug 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 DGN file, when linked or imported into Autodesk AutoCAD, 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-2025-5046?

It affects 10 products.

Products include Autodesk Advance Steel, Autodesk Autocad, Autodesk Autocad Architecture, Autodesk Autocad Electrical, Autodesk Autocad Lt, Autodesk Autocad Map 3d and 4 more.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5046?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-5046 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-2025-5046 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-5046 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Autodesk Advance Steel vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-444p-vrjm-ch4f.