CVE-2025-5039
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows arbitrary code execution when Autodesk applications load malicious binary files from untrusted locations. Attackers can exploit this by placing specially crafted files in directories the application searches. Users of affected Autodesk products are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Autodesk Access
- Other Autodesk applications referenced in advisory
📦 What is this software?
Inventor by Autodesk
Revit by Autodesk
Vault by Autodesk
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise through remote code execution, potentially leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation or arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user, allowing attackers to steal credentials, install malware, or access sensitive files.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper access controls and patching, potentially resulting in application crashes or denial of service.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires social engineering or existing access to place malicious files in search paths. No public exploit code available at this time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version specified in Autodesk Security Advisory ADSK-SA-2025-0014
Vendor Advisory: https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2025-0014
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Review Autodesk Security Advisory ADSK-SA-2025-0014. 2. Download and install the latest patched version from Autodesk's official website. 3. Restart the application and system as required.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict file loading from untrusted locations
allConfigure applications to only load files from trusted directories and disable loading from current working directory or temporary folders.
Implement application whitelisting
windowsUse application control solutions to restrict which binaries can be executed by Autodesk applications.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict file access controls to prevent users from placing files in application search paths
- Use network segmentation to isolate affected systems and monitor for suspicious file loading activity
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check installed Autodesk application versions against those listed in ADSK-SA-2025-0014 advisory.Check Version:
Check application 'About' menu or use vendor-specific version checking toolsVerify Fix Applied:
Verify application version matches or exceeds the patched version specified in the advisory.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected binary file loading from unusual directories
- Application crashes or abnormal termination
- Suspicious child processes spawned from Autodesk applications
Network Indicators:
- Unusual outbound connections from Autodesk processes
- Downloads of suspicious files to application directories
SIEM Query:
Process creation events where parent process is Autodesk application and child process is unexpected executable