How severe is CVE-2022-33882?

CVE-2022-33882 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-33882 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-33882?

CVE-2022-33882 affects Autodesk Autodesk Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33882?

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

When was CVE-2022-33882 published?

CVE-2022-33882 was published on 2022-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-33882

CVE-2022-33882 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Autodesk Desktop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Autodesk Autodesk Desktop
Published: 2022-10-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Under certain conditions, an attacker could create an unintended sphere of control through a vulnerability present in file delete operation in Autodesk desktop app (ADA). An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-33882?: Under certain conditions, an attacker could create an unintended sphere of control through a vulnerability present in file delete operation in Autodesk desktop app (ADA). An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2022-33882?: CVE-2022-33882 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-33882 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-33882?: CVE-2022-33882 affects Autodesk Autodesk Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33882?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-33882 published?: CVE-2022-33882 was published on 2022-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0015

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:autodesk_desktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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