Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A malicious WRL file can crash Autodesk 3ds Max by exhausting stack memory during parsing. This is a denial-of-service issue, not a data theft or code execution issue based on the provided sources. The business risk is interrupted creative or engineering workstations when users open crafted files.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate operational resilience issue for teams dependent on 3ds Max. It should not outrank remotely exploitable or data-compromise vulnerabilities, but affected creative and engineering workstations should be updated and protected from untrusted WRL files.
Technical view
CVE-2026-7453 is a CWE-674 uncontrolled recursion issue in Autodesk 3ds Max WRL parsing. It affects 3ds Max 2026 and 2027. CVSS 3.1 is 5.5 with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, required user interaction, unchanged scope, and high availability impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on workstations running Autodesk 3ds Max 2026 or 2027 where users import or open WRL files, especially files received from external parties. The bundle lists other versions as unaffected by default, but organizations should verify against Autodesk guidance.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not indicate active exploitation, and KEV status is false. Exploitation requires a user to open or parse a maliciously crafted WRL file locally in Autodesk 3ds Max. The known impact is application denial of service.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports denial of service through stack exhaustion only. Do not assume code execution, broader Autodesk product impact, or active exploitation from this bundle. The most useful validation is version exposure, WRL workflow presence, and vendor update status.
Mitigation direction
- Check Autodesk advisory ADSK-SA-2026-0006 for product-specific update guidance.
- Use Autodesk Access to identify and apply relevant Autodesk updates.
- Limit opening WRL files from untrusted or unauthenticated sources.
- Prioritize 3ds Max 2026 and 2027 systems for review.
- Use standard endpoint controls to quarantine suspicious project files.
Validation and detection
- Inventory endpoints for Autodesk 3ds Max 2026 and 2027 installations.
- Confirm installed build and update status against Autodesk guidance.
- Identify teams that import WRL files from external sources.
- Review recent 3ds Max crash reports involving WRL file handling.
- Document compensating controls where updates cannot be applied quickly.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H1.83.6autodeskVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2026-0006CVE reference, autodesk · vendor-advisory
- https://www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-access/overviewCVE reference, autodesk · patch
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Uncontrolled Recursion
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