CVE-2026-14478
Incorrect Permission Assignment in Autodesk Installer Named Pipes
Description
A maliciously created executable, when executed on the victim's machine, may allow a local low-privileged attacker to inject unauthenticated IPC messages into named pipes, modify pipe permissions or ownership, and potentially impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 12, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 4, 2026, 7:49 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 7e40ea87-bc65-4944-9723-dd79dd760601 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Implement strict access controls for named pipes.
- Validate all incoming IPC messages.
- Ensure proper pipe permissions and ownership.
- Monitor for anomalous pipe activity.
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-2026-14478.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://emsfs.autodesk.com/utility/odis/1/installer/latest/AdODIS-installer.exe | Product |
| https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2026-0013 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-14478 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-14478
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-14478 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 04, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:installer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.23 Added Reference Type Autodesk: https://emsfs.autodesk.com/utility/odis/1/installer/latest/AdODIS-installer.exe Types: Product Added Reference Type Autodesk: https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2026-0013 Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 13, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-14478', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-12T15:39:17.880898Z'} {'id': 'CVE-2026-14478', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-12T00:00:00+00:00'} -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-14478', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-12T15:39:17.880898Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:installer:2.22.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'Autodesk', 'product': 'Installer', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '2.22.0', 'lessThan': '2.23.0', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description A maliciously created executable, when executed on the victim's machine, may allow a local low-privileged attacker to inject unauthenticated IPC messages into named pipes, modify pipe permissions or ownership, and potentially impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-732 Added Reference https://emsfs.autodesk.com/utility/odis/1/installer/latest/AdODIS-installer.exe Added Reference https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2026-0013