CVE-2025-5040 HIGH

CVE-2025-5040: RTE File Parsing Heap-Based Overflow Vulnerability

Vendor Autodesk
Product Revit
Weakness CWE-122
Published July 10, 2025
Last update February 26, 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 RTE file, when parsed through Autodesk Revit, can force a Heap-Based Overflow 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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

July 10, 2025 CVE published
February 26, 2026 Record updated