CVE-2026-0662

Untrusted Search Path Vulnerability when opening max Files

Published Feb 4, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:3ds_max:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
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.
Title Untrusted Search Path Vulnerability when opening max Files
First Time appeared Autodesk
Autodesk 3ds Max
Weaknesses CWE-426
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:3ds_max:2026:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Autodesk
Autodesk 3ds Max
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
autodesk
Published
Updated
Feb 26, 2026, 3:04 PM
Reserved
Jan 6, 2026, 7:58 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Feb 4, 2026, 5:16 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 10:11 AM