CVE-2026-0533CWE-79

Stored XSS in Fusion desktop when attempting to delete a file

High · published January 22, 2026

CVSS v3.1
8.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
51.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A seemingly harmless delete confirmation dialog could open the door to a world of chaos! One crafted HTML payload is all it takes to trigger a Stored XSS vulnerability in Autodesk Fusion. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter mistakenly serves a dish prepared with a hidden allergen listed as a normal ingredient. When customers eat it, they could be in for a nasty surprise, just like unsuspecting users who click on that deceptive delete confirmation! If exploited, an attacker could read sensitive local files or even execute arbitrary code, wreaking absolute havoc within the current process. This isn't just a nuisance; it could lead to data breaches or loss of control over critical systems!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a waiter mistakenly serves a dish prepared with a hidden allergen listed as a normal ingredient. When customers eat it, they could be in for a nasty surprise, just like unsuspecting users who click on that deceptive delete confirmation! This vulnerability arises when a maliciously crafted HTML payload is included in the design name, leading to Stored XSS during the delete confirmation process. Users clicking on the dialog can unknowingly execute arbitrary code or access their files.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could read sensitive local files or even execute arbitrary code, wreaking absolute havoc within the current process. This isn't just a nuisance; it could lead to data breaches or loss of control over critical systems! To protect against this, update Autodesk Fusion to the latest version as soon as it is available. Consider implementing input sanitization for design names to filter out malicious content, and educate users about the risks of clicking on unknown prompts. 🛡️ You’ve got this! By following these steps, you'll not only fix this vulnerability but also enhance your overall security stance. 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.1 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00677 · 51.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-79 · Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Published
2026-01-22T16:58Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JAN 16:58Z
    Stored XSS in Fusion desktop when attempting to delete a file
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