How severe is CVE-2022-25796?

CVE-2022-25796 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-2022-25796 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-25796?

CVE-2022-25796 affects Autodesk Navisworks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25796?

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-2022-25796 published?

CVE-2022-25796 was published on 2022-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-25796

CVE-2022-25796 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Navisworks 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-415.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-415
Affected product: Autodesk Navisworks
Published: 2022-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Double Free vulnerability allows remote malicious actors to execute arbitrary code on DWF file in Autodesk Navisworks 2022 within affected installations. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-25796?: A Double Free vulnerability allows remote malicious actors to execute arbitrary code on DWF file in Autodesk Navisworks 2022 within affected installations. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
How severe is CVE-2022-25796?: CVE-2022-25796 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-2022-25796 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-25796?: CVE-2022-25796 affects Autodesk Navisworks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25796?: 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-2022-25796 published?: CVE-2022-25796 was published on 2022-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0005

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:navisworks:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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