How severe is CVE-2014-9268?

CVE-2014-9268 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-9268 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-9268?

CVE-2014-9268 affects Autodesk Design Review. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9268?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-9268 published?

CVE-2014-9268 was published on 2014-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-9268

CVE-2014-9268 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Design Review with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Autodesk Design Review
Published: 2014-12-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The AdView.AdViewer.1 ActiveX control in Autodesk Design Review (ADR) before 2013 Hotfix 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DWF file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-9268?: The AdView.AdViewer.1 ActiveX control in Autodesk Design Review (ADR) before 2013 Hotfix 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DWF file.
How severe is CVE-2014-9268?: CVE-2014-9268 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-9268 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-9268?: CVE-2014-9268 affects Autodesk Design Review. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9268?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-9268 published?: CVE-2014-9268 was published on 2014-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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