# CVE-2026-7454: Autodesk 3ds Max memory corruption in WRL file parsing

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-7454-autodesk-3ds-max-memory-corruption-in-wrl-file-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-2026-7454 · 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 specially crafted WRL files. If a user is tricked into opening a malicious file, an attacker could gain the ability to run unauthorized code on the user's computer. This could lead to the theft of sensitive design data, full system compromise, or disruption of creative operations.

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

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-7454 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-7454 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-7454?** 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-2026-7454?** 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-2026-7454 attacked?** It is attacked with local access, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-7454?** 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 flaw is categorized as a 'Classic Buffer Overflow' (CWE-120), occurring when the application parses a maliciously crafted input file without sufficient size validation. An attacker can exploit this by convincing a user to open a specially crafted WRL file, leading to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current process. The attack vector is local and requires user interaction, but does not require elevated privileges. Users are advised to refer to Autodesk security advisory ADSK-SA-2026-0006 for patching information.

## Affected products

- Autodesk 3ds Max

## Timeline

- 2026-05-26: advisory: Initial advisory published by Autodesk and NVD.

## 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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