How severe is CVE-2026-16782?

CVE-2026-16782 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-16782 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-16782?

CVE-2026-16782 affects Autodesk 3ds Max. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-16782?

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

When was CVE-2026-16782 published?

CVE-2026-16782 was published on 2026-08-24 and last updated on 2026-08-28.

CVE-2026-16782

CVE-2026-16782 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Autodesk 3ds Max with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
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 force an Out-of-Bounds Read vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, read sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-16782?: A maliciously crafted SVG file, when parsed through Autodesk 3ds Max, can force an Out-of-Bounds Read vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, read sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
How severe is CVE-2026-16782?: CVE-2026-16782 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-16782 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-16782?: CVE-2026-16782 affects Autodesk 3ds Max. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16782?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-16782 published?: CVE-2026-16782 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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