CVE-2026-85217 Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Vulnerability in Autodesk Fusion Desktop
A malicious add-in can silently modify network proxy settings in Autodesk Fusion, enabling man-in-the-middle attacks and data exposure.
- 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-2026-85217?
CVE-2026-85217 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Fusion, published on 10 Sep 2026. 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 add-in, when installed and executed in Autodesk Fusion Desktop, can modify persistent network proxy settings without user notification or consent. A successful exploit may allow an attacker to redirect authenticated Fusion network traffic through an attacker-controlled proxy, potentially exposing sensitive information with the current user.
Weakness: CWE-15
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-85217?
How do I fix CVE-2026-85217?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-85217 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-85217 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-85217 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-637g-92jv-5383.