How severe is CVE-2022-33888?

CVE-2022-33888 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-2022-33888 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-33888?

CVE-2022-33888 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-2022-33888?

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-2022-33888 published?

CVE-2022-33888 was published on 2022-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-33888

CVE-2022-33888 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Autodesk Autocad
Published: 2022-10-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A malicious crafted Dwg2Spd file when processed through Autodesk DWG application could lead to memory corruption vulnerability by write access violation. 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-2022-33888?: A malicious crafted Dwg2Spd file when processed through Autodesk DWG application could lead to memory corruption vulnerability by write access violation. This vulnerability in conjunction with other vulnerabilities could lead to code execution in the context of the current process.
How severe is CVE-2022-33888?: CVE-2022-33888 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-2022-33888 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-33888?: CVE-2022-33888 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-2022-33888?: 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-2022-33888 published?: CVE-2022-33888 was published on 2022-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0020

Affected products (10)

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

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