CVE-2026-85217 (GCVE-0-2026-85217)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-10 13:29 – Updated: 2026-09-11 03:56
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Vulnerability in Autodesk Fusion Desktop
Summary
A maliciously crafted add-in, when installed and executed in Autodesk Fusion Desktop, can modify persistent network proxy settings without user notification or consent. A successful exploit may allow an attacker to redirect authenticated Fusion network traffic through an attacker-controlled proxy, potentially exposing sensitive information with the current user.
Severity
8.6 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-10 00:00 UTC
CWE
- CWE-15 - External Control of System or Configuration Setting
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisorie… | vendor-advisory |
| https://dl.appstreaming.autodesk.com/production/i… | patch |
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