How severe is CVE-2022-36788?

CVE-2022-36788 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-36788 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36788?

CVE-2022-36788 affects Slic3r Libslic3r. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36788?

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-2022-36788 published?

CVE-2022-36788 was published on 2023-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36788

CVE-2022-36788 is a high-severity vulnerability in Slic3r Libslic3r with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Slic3r Libslic3r
Published: 2023-04-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the TriangleMesh clone functionality of Slic3r libslic3r 1.3.0 and Master Commit b1a5500. A specially-crafted STL file can lead to a heap buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36788?: A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the TriangleMesh clone functionality of Slic3r libslic3r 1.3.0 and Master Commit b1a5500. A specially-crafted STL file can lead to a heap buffer overflow. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2022-36788?: CVE-2022-36788 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-36788 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36788?: CVE-2022-36788 affects Slic3r Libslic3r. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36788?: 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-2022-36788 published?: CVE-2022-36788 was published on 2023-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:slic3r:libslic3r:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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