Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in ADP Desktop SDK
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- High
- Impact type
- Information disclosure
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-319.
Summary
Autodesk ADP Desktop SDK from 5.0.0 before 5.5.55, from 6.0.0 before 6.4.35, and from 7.0.0 before 7.0.4 is affected. The SDK transmits sensitive information in clear text (CWE-319). A local user with low privileges can exploit this if a user interacts with the product, which can lead to unauthorized access to Autodesk services.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-28
Description from the CNA
ADP Desktop SDK contains a vulnerability where sensitive information is transmitted in clear text. Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access to Autodesk services.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autodesk | ADP Desktop SDK | 5.0.0 to before 5.5.55; 6.0.0 to before 6.4.35; 7.0.0 to before 7.0.4 | 5.5.55, 6.4.35, 7.0.4 | Patch available | CNA |
- ADP Desktop SDK VendorAutodesk Affected 5.0.0 to before 5.5.55; 6.0.0 to before 6.4.35; 7.0.0 to before 7.0.4 Fixed in 5.5.55, 6.4.35, 7.0.4 Patch available CNA
Remediation
Update ADP Desktop SDK to version 5.5.55, 6.4.35, or 7.0.4, depending on the release branch in use. CISA has not added this vulnerability to KEV, and its SSVC exploitation rating is none.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-28
- Fix · CNA ADP Desktop SDK (Autodesk) Fixed in 5.5.55, 6.4.35, 7.0.4
Timeline
- 2026-10-15 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-15102
- 2026-10-16 Priority changed: MEDIUM → LOW
- 2026-10-16 CISA SSVC decision points changed
References
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Sources
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