How severe is CVE-2026-1289?

CVE-2026-1289 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-2026-1289 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-2026-1289?

CVE-2026-1289 affects Autodesk Revit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-1289?

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-2026-1289 published?

CVE-2026-1289 was published on 2026-08-06 and last updated on 2026-09-17.

CVE-2026-1289

CVE-2026-1289 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Revit 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)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Autodesk Revit
Published: 2026-08-06
Last modified: 2026-09-17

Description

A maliciously crafted PDF file, when parsed through certain Autodesk products, can force a Use-After-Free vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, disclose sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-1289?: A maliciously crafted PDF file, when parsed through certain Autodesk products, can force a Use-After-Free vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, disclose sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
How severe is CVE-2026-1289?: CVE-2026-1289 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-2026-1289 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-2026-1289?: CVE-2026-1289 affects Autodesk Revit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-1289?: 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-2026-1289 published?: CVE-2026-1289 was published on 2026-08-06 and last updated on 2026-09-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:revit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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