Autodesk 3ds Max up to 2026.3.1 Project untrusted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Autodesk 3ds Max up to 2026.3.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Project Handler. Performing a manipulation results in untrusted search path. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-0662. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Autodesk 3ds Max up to 2026.3.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown functionality of the component Project Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a untrusted search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-426. The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The advisory is shared at autodesk.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-0662 since 01/06/2026. The exploitability is told to be difficult. An attack has to be approached locally. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1574 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 2026.3.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Untrusted search path
CWE: CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: 3ds Max 2026.3.2

Timelineinfo

01/06/2026 CVE reserved
02/04/2026 +29 days Advisory disclosed
02/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: autodesk.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-0662 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-0662
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-344373

Entryinfo

Created: 02/04/2026 18:37
Changes: 02/04/2026 18:37 (64)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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