How severe is CVE-2025-5048?

CVE-2025-5048 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-2025-5048 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-5048?

CVE-2025-5048 primarily affects Autodesk Advance Steel. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-5048?

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.

Does CVE-2025-5048 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-5048 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25033.

When was CVE-2025-5048 published?

CVE-2025-5048 was published on 2025-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-5048

CVE-2025-5048 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Advance Steel 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-25033
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Autodesk Advance Steel
Published: 2025-08-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A maliciously crafted DGN file, when linked or imported into Autodesk AutoCAD, can force a Memory Corruption vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-5048?: A maliciously crafted DGN file, when linked or imported into Autodesk AutoCAD, can force a Memory Corruption vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
How severe is CVE-2025-5048?: CVE-2025-5048 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-2025-5048 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-5048?: CVE-2025-5048 primarily affects Autodesk Advance Steel. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-5048?: 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.
Does CVE-2025-5048 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-5048 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25033.
When was CVE-2025-5048 published?: CVE-2025-5048 was published on 2025-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:advance_steel:2026:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad:2026:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_architecture:2026:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_electrical:2026:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_lt:2026:*:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_map_3d:2026:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_mechanical:2026:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_mep:2026:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_plant_3d:2026:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:civil_3d:2026:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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