How severe is CVE-2025-6974?

CVE-2025-6974 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-2025-6974 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.

How do I fix CVE-2025-6974?

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-2025-6974 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-6974 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21444.

When was CVE-2025-6974 published?

CVE-2025-6974 was published on 2025-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-6974

CVE-2025-6974 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-457.

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-2025-21444
Weakness: CWE-457
Published: 2025-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use of Uninitialized Variable vulnerability exists in the JT file reading procedure in SOLIDWORKS eDrawings on Release SOLIDWORKS Desktop 2025. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code while opening a specially crafted JT file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-6974?: Use of Uninitialized Variable vulnerability exists in the JT file reading procedure in SOLIDWORKS eDrawings on Release SOLIDWORKS Desktop 2025. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code while opening a specially crafted JT file.
How severe is CVE-2025-6974?: CVE-2025-6974 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-2025-6974 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.
How do I fix CVE-2025-6974?: 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-2025-6974 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-6974 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-21444.
When was CVE-2025-6974 published?: CVE-2025-6974 was published on 2025-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.3ds.com/trust-center/security/security-advisories/cve-2025-6974

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