How severe is CVE-2026-0662?

CVE-2026-0662 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-2026-0662 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-0662?

CVE-2026-0662 affects Autodesk 3ds Max. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-0662?

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-2026-0662 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-0662 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5412.

When was CVE-2026-0662 published?

CVE-2026-0662 was published on 2026-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-0662

CVE-2026-0662 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autodesk 3ds Max 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-5412
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Autodesk 3ds Max
Published: 2026-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A maliciously crafted project directory, when opening a max file in Autodesk 3ds Max, could lead to execution of arbitrary code in the context of the current process due to an Untrusted Search Path being utilized.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-0662?: A maliciously crafted project directory, when opening a max file in Autodesk 3ds Max, could lead to execution of arbitrary code in the context of the current process due to an Untrusted Search Path being utilized.
How severe is CVE-2026-0662?: CVE-2026-0662 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-2026-0662 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-0662?: CVE-2026-0662 affects Autodesk 3ds Max. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-0662?: 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-2026-0662 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-0662 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-5412.
When was CVE-2026-0662 published?: CVE-2026-0662 was published on 2026-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:3ds_max:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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