How severe is CVE-2021-27031?

CVE-2021-27031 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-27031 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-27031?

CVE-2021-27031 affects Autodesk Fbx Review. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-27031?

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

When was CVE-2021-27031 published?

CVE-2021-27031 was published on 2021-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-27031

CVE-2021-27031 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Fbx Review with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Autodesk Fbx Review
Published: 2021-04-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A user may be tricked into opening a malicious FBX file which may exploit a use-after-free vulnerability in FBX's Review causing the application to reference a memory location controlled by an unauthorized third party, thereby running arbitrary code on the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-27031?: A user may be tricked into opening a malicious FBX file which may exploit a use-after-free vulnerability in FBX's Review causing the application to reference a memory location controlled by an unauthorized third party, thereby running arbitrary code on the system.
How severe is CVE-2021-27031?: CVE-2021-27031 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-27031 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-27031?: CVE-2021-27031 affects Autodesk Fbx Review. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-27031?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-27031 published?: CVE-2021-27031 was published on 2021-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:fbx_review:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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