How severe is CVE-2022-42268?

CVE-2022-42268 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-2022-42268 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42268?

CVE-2022-42268 primarily affects Nvidia Nvidia Isaac Sim. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42268?

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-2022-42268 published?

CVE-2022-42268 was published on 2023-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42268

CVE-2022-42268 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Nvidia Isaac Sim 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Nvidia Nvidia Isaac Sim
Published: 2023-01-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Omniverse Kit contains a vulnerability in the reference applications Create, Audio2Face, Isaac Sim, View, Code, and Machinima. These applications allow executable Python code to be embedded in Universal Scene Description (USD) files to customize all aspects of a scene. If a user opens a USD file that contains embedded Python code in one of these applications, the embedded Python code automatically runs with the privileges of the user who opened the file. As a result, an unprivileged remote attacker could craft a USD file containing malicious Python code and persuade a local user to open the file, which may lead to information disclosure, data tampering, and denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42268?: Omniverse Kit contains a vulnerability in the reference applications Create, Audio2Face, Isaac Sim, View, Code, and Machinima. These applications allow executable Python code to be embedded in Universal Scene Description (USD) files to customize all aspects of a scene. If a user opens a USD file that contains embedded Python code in one of these applications, the embedded Python code automatically runs with the privileges of the user who opened the file. As a result, an unprivileged remote attacker could craft a USD file containing malicious Python code and persuade a local user to open the file, which may lead to information disclosure, data tampering, and denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2022-42268?: CVE-2022-42268 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-2022-42268 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42268?: CVE-2022-42268 primarily affects Nvidia Nvidia Isaac Sim. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42268?: 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-2022-42268 published?: CVE-2022-42268 was published on 2023-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5418

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:nvidia_isaac_sim:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:omniverse_audio2face:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:omniverse_code:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:omniverse_create:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:omniverse_machinima:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:omniverse_view:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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