CVE-2024-12178 HIGH

CVE-2024-12178: DWFX File Parsing Vulnerabilities in Autodesk Navisworks Desktop Software

Vendor Autodesk
Product Navisworks Freedom
Weakness CWE-787
Published December 17, 2024
Last update January 22, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.8/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

A maliciously crafted DWFX file, when parsed through Autodesk Navisworks, can force a Memory Corruption vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

December 17, 2024 CVE published
January 22, 2026 Record updated