How severe is CVE-2009-3578?

CVE-2009-3578 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-3578 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3578?

CVE-2009-3578 primarily affects Autodesk Alias Wavefront Maya. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3578?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-3578 published?

CVE-2009-3578 was published on 2009-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3578

CVE-2009-3578 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Alias Wavefront Maya with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Autodesk Alias Wavefront Maya
Published: 2009-11-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Autodesk Maya 8.0, 8.5, 2008, 2009, and 2010 and Alias Wavefront Maya 6.5 and 7.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) .ma or (2) .mb file that uses the Maya Embedded Language (MEL) python command or unspecified other MEL commands, related to "Script Nodes."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3578?: Autodesk Maya 8.0, 8.5, 2008, 2009, and 2010 and Alias Wavefront Maya 6.5 and 7.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) .ma or (2) .mb file that uses the Maya Embedded Language (MEL) python command or unspecified other MEL commands, related to "Script Nodes."
How severe is CVE-2009-3578?: CVE-2009-3578 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-3578 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3578?: CVE-2009-3578 primarily affects Autodesk Alias Wavefront Maya. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3578?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-3578 published?: CVE-2009-3578 was published on 2009-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:alias_wavefront_maya:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:alias_wavefront_maya:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autodesk_maya:8.0:2008:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autodesk_maya:8.0:2009:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autodesk_maya:8.0:2010:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autodesk_maya:8.5:2008:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autodesk_maya:8.5:2009:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autodesk_maya:8.5:2010:*:*:*:*:*:*

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