How severe is CVE-2022-42291?

CVE-2022-42291 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-42291 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42291?

CVE-2022-42291 affects Nvidia Geforce Experience. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42291?

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-2022-42291 published?

CVE-2022-42291 was published on 2023-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42291

CVE-2022-42291 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nvidia Geforce Experience with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Nvidia Geforce Experience
Published: 2023-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NVIDIA GeForce Experience contains a vulnerability in the installer, where a user installing the NVIDIA GeForce Experience software may inadvertently delete data from a linked location, which may lead to data tampering. An attacker does not have explicit control over the exploitation of this vulnerability, which requires the user to explicitly launch the installer from the compromised directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42291?: NVIDIA GeForce Experience contains a vulnerability in the installer, where a user installing the NVIDIA GeForce Experience software may inadvertently delete data from a linked location, which may lead to data tampering. An attacker does not have explicit control over the exploitation of this vulnerability, which requires the user to explicitly launch the installer from the compromised directory.
How severe is CVE-2022-42291?: CVE-2022-42291 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-42291 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42291?: CVE-2022-42291 affects Nvidia Geforce Experience. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42291?: 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-2022-42291 published?: CVE-2022-42291 was published on 2023-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5384

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:geforce_experience:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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