How severe is CVE-2026-16781?

CVE-2026-16781 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-16781 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-16781?

CVE-2026-16781 affects Autodesk 3ds Max. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-16781?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2026-16781 published?

CVE-2026-16781 was published on 2026-08-24 and last updated on 2026-08-28.

CVE-2026-16781

CVE-2026-16781 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Autodesk 3ds Max with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-674.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-674
Affected product: Autodesk 3ds Max
Published: 2026-08-24
Last modified: 2026-08-28

Description

A maliciously crafted SVG file, when parsed through Autodesk 3ds Max, can trigger an Uncontrolled Recursion vulnerability. A malicious actor may leverage this vulnerability to cause the application to terminate unexpectedly, resulting in a denial-of-service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-16781?: A maliciously crafted SVG file, when parsed through Autodesk 3ds Max, can trigger an Uncontrolled Recursion vulnerability. A malicious actor may leverage this vulnerability to cause the application to terminate unexpectedly, resulting in a denial-of-service.
How severe is CVE-2026-16781?: CVE-2026-16781 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-16781 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-16781?: CVE-2026-16781 affects Autodesk 3ds Max. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16781?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-16781 published?: CVE-2026-16781 was published on 2026-08-24 and last updated on 2026-08-28.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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