CVE-2025-1658: DWFX File Parsing Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability

Severity: high (CVSS 7.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2025-04-01 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-125

Description

A maliciously crafted DWFX file, when parsed through Autodesk Navisworks, can force an Out-of-Bounds Read 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.

Affected products

Autodesk Navisworks: from 2025 before 2025.5 — fixed in 2025.5

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Autodesk Navisworks 2025.5. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-access/overview
https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2025-0002

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