Autodesk — Vulnerabilities & Security Advisories 221

Autodesk provides computer-aided design (CAD) and engineering software, primarily serving architecture, construction, and manufacturing sectors. Its extensive product portfolio, including AutoCAD and Revit, has historically been associated with numerous security flaws, currently totaling 201 recorded CVEs. Common vulnerability classes include remote code execution (RCE), cross-site scripting (XSS), and privilege escalation, often stemming from legacy codebases and complex integration points. While the company has strengthened its secure development lifecycle, past incidents have highlighted risks in file parsing and network services. These flaws typically allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands or access sensitive design data. Autodesk continues to release patches for these critical issues, emphasizing the need for users to maintain updated software versions to mitigate exposure to known exploits within its expansive engineering ecosystem.