Description
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.
Published: 2026-09-10
Score: 8.6 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Man‑in‑the‑Middle via unauthorized proxy configuration
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A maliciously crafted add‑in installed into Autodesk Fusion Desktop can silently change the application’s persistent network proxy settings. By redirecting authenticated Fusion traffic through an attacker‑controlled proxy, the adversary can intercept and potentially compromise sensitive data exchanged with Autodesk services. This vulnerability effectively turns the user’s own environment into a gateway for eavesdropping or manipulation of legitimate traffic.

Affected Systems

The affected product is Autodesk Fusion Desktop, specifically version 2705 as indicated by the associated CPE string. No other versions or variants are listed as impacted in the provided data.

Risk and Exploitability

The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 8.6, indicating high severity, but its EPSS score is not available. It is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The attack vector is inferred to be a local execution of a malicious add‑in; therefore, the prerequisite is that the add‑in is installed and executed by the user or through a supply‑chain compromise. Once the add‑in runs, it can modify proxy settings without notice, enabling traffic interception for the authenticated user. No additional exploitation conditions are specified in the advisory.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 10, 2026 at 14:37 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Uninstall any suspected malicious or untrusted add‑ins from Autodesk Fusion Desktop.
  • Manually reset or remove the altered proxy configuration so that the application no longer routes traffic through an attacker‑controlled proxy.
  • Upgrade Autodesk Fusion Desktop to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
  • Check Autodesk’s security advisories for any additional guidance on configuration or network monitoring.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 10, 2026 at 14:37 UTC.

Tracking

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Advisories

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History

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description 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.
Title Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Vulnerability in Autodesk Fusion Desktop
First Time appeared Autodesk
Autodesk fusion
Weaknesses CWE-15
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:fusion:2705:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Autodesk
Autodesk fusion
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: autodesk

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-11T03:56:43.080Z

Reserved: 2026-09-03T14:03:17.998Z

Link: CVE-2026-85217

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-10T17:05:11.796Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-09-10T14:17:09.380

Modified: 2026-09-11T04:18:02.610

Link: CVE-2026-85217

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-11T09:30:07Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-15

    External Control of System or Configuration Setting