High severity · published Feb 4, 2026
CVE-2026-0662
Untrusted Search Path Vulnerability when opening max Files
7.8
CVSS
0.2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
A maliciously crafted project directory, when opening a max file in Autodesk 3ds Max, could lead to execution of arbitrary code in the context of the current process due to an Untrusted Search Path being utilized.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
Required
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.2% · higher than 11% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
3M
3ds Max · Autodesk
2026 before 2026.3.2 · source: vendor, NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0662
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-0662
Product
https://www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-access/overview
Vendor Advisory
https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2026-0002
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