CVE-2026-1289
PDF File Parsing Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Autodesk Revit
Description
A maliciously crafted PDF file, when parsed through Autodesk Revit, can force a Use-After-Free vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, disclose sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 6, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 6, 2026, 10:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 7e40ea87-bc65-4944-9723-dd79dd760601 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Autodesk Revit to the latest version.
- Apply vendor-provided security patches immediately.
- Avoid opening untrusted PDF files.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-1289.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-access/overview | |
| https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2026-0011 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-1289 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-1289
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:revit:2027:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:revit:2026:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Autodesk', 'product': 'Revit', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2027.0.0', 'lessThan': '2027.2.0', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '2026.0.0', 'lessThan': '2026.5.0', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description A maliciously crafted PDF file, when parsed through Autodesk Revit, can force a Use-After-Free vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, disclose sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-416 Added Reference https://www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-access/overview Added Reference https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2026-0011