How severe is CVE-2026-17550?

CVE-2026-17550 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-2026-17550 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-2026-17550?

CVE-2026-17550 primarily affects Autodesk Advance Steel. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-17550?

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

When was CVE-2026-17550 published?

CVE-2026-17550 was published on 2026-07-29 and last updated on 2026-08-17.

CVE-2026-17550

CVE-2026-17550 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Advance Steel 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Autodesk Advance Steel
Published: 2026-07-29
Last modified: 2026-08-17

Description

A maliciously crafted DWG or DXF file, when parsed through Autodesk AutoCAD, can force an Out-of-Bounds Read vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash or disclose sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-17550?: A maliciously crafted DWG or DXF file, when parsed through Autodesk AutoCAD, can force an Out-of-Bounds Read vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash or disclose sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2026-17550?: CVE-2026-17550 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-2026-17550 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-2026-17550?: CVE-2026-17550 primarily affects Autodesk Advance Steel. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-17550?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-17550 published?: CVE-2026-17550 was published on 2026-07-29 and last updated on 2026-08-17.

References

Affected products (22)

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cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:advance_steel:2027:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad:2027:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_architecture:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_architecture:2027:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_electrical:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_electrical:2027:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_lt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_lt:2027:*:*:*:*:-:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_map_3d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_map_3d:2027:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_mechanical:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_mechanical:2027:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_mep:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_mep:2027:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_plant_3d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_plant_3d:2027:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:civil_3d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:civil_3d:2027:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:dwg_trueview:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:dwg_trueview:2027:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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