# CVE-2026-7452: Autodesk 3ds Max memory corruption in WRL parsing

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-7452-autodesk-3ds-max-memory-corruption-in-wrl-parsing  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-05-26. Updated: 2026-05-26  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-7452 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.8 · Published 2026-05-26

Autodesk 3ds Max, a professional 3D modeling and rendering software, is vulnerable to a memory corruption issue when processing specific file types. An attacker could trick a user into opening a specially crafted WRL file, allowing the attacker to take control of the user's computer or run unauthorized commands. This could lead to the theft of sensitive design data or a complete compromise of the workstation.

Technologies: [Autodesk 3ds Max](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/3ds-max). Vendors: [Autodesk](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/autodesk).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-7452 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-7452 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-7452?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 26 May 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Autodesk 3ds Max.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-7452?** No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

**How is CVE-2026-7452 attacked?** It is attacked with local access, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-7452?** Check whether you run Autodesk 3ds Max. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in Autodesk 3ds Max due to improper handling of WRL (VRML) files. The root cause is identified as a buffer overflow (CWE-120) during the parsing process. An attacker can exploit this by providing a specially crafted WRL file to a user; when the application attempts to parse the file, it triggers a memory corruption event. This is a local attack vector that requires user interaction (opening the file). Successful exploitation allows for arbitrary code execution in the context of the current process, potentially leading to full system compromise.

## Affected products

- Autodesk 3ds Max

## Timeline

- 2026-05-26: disclosed
- 2026-05-26: advisory

## References

- [https://www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-access/overview](https://www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-access/overview)
- [https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2026-0006](https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2026-0006)

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