CVE-2026-85217
Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Vulnerability in Autodesk Fusion Desktop
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 10, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 10, 2026, 2:17 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
- Only install trusted add-ins for Autodesk Fusion.
- Review and verify network proxy settings regularly.
- Disable add-in execution if unauthorized changes occur.
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-2026-85217.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://dl.appstreaming.autodesk.com/production/installers/Fusion%20Client%20Downloader.exe | |
| https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2026-0016 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-85217 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-85217
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-15 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/85xxx/CVE-2026-85217.json">CVE-2026-85217</a> Added Reference https://dl.appstreaming.autodesk.com/production/installers/Fusion%20Client%20Downloader.exe Added Reference https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2026-0016