How severe is CVE-2022-33881?

CVE-2022-33881 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-33881 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-33881?

CVE-2022-33881 primarily affects Autodesk Autocad. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33881?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-33881 published?

CVE-2022-33881 was published on 2022-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-33881

CVE-2022-33881 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Autocad with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Autodesk Autocad
Published: 2022-07-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Parsing a maliciously crafted PRT file can force Autodesk AutoCAD 2023 to read beyond allocated boundaries. This vulnerability in conjunction with other vulnerabilities could lead to code execution in the context of the current process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-33881?: Parsing a maliciously crafted PRT file can force Autodesk AutoCAD 2023 to read beyond allocated boundaries. This vulnerability in conjunction with other vulnerabilities could lead to code execution in the context of the current process.
How severe is CVE-2022-33881?: CVE-2022-33881 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-33881 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-33881?: CVE-2022-33881 primarily affects Autodesk Autocad. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33881?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-33881 published?: CVE-2022-33881 was published on 2022-07-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0014

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad:2023:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_advance_steel:2023:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_architecture:2023:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_civil_3d:2023:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_electrical:2023:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_lt:2023:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_map_3d:2023:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_mechanical:2023:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_mep:2023:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autocad_plant_3d:2023:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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