How severe is CVE-2022-42899?

CVE-2022-42899 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-2022-42899 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42899?

CVE-2022-42899 primarily affects Bentley Microstation. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42899?

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-2022-42899 published?

CVE-2022-42899 was published on 2022-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42899

CVE-2022-42899 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bentley Microstation 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Bentley Microstation
Published: 2022-10-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Bentley MicroStation and MicroStation-based applications may be affected by out-of-bounds read and stack overflow issues when opening crafted SKP files. Exploiting these issues could lead to information disclosure and code execution. The fixed versions are 10.17.01.58* for MicroStation and 10.17.01.19* for Bentley View.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42899?: Bentley MicroStation and MicroStation-based applications may be affected by out-of-bounds read and stack overflow issues when opening crafted SKP files. Exploiting these issues could lead to information disclosure and code execution. The fixed versions are 10.17.01.58* for MicroStation and 10.17.01.19* for Bentley View.
How severe is CVE-2022-42899?: CVE-2022-42899 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-2022-42899 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42899?: CVE-2022-42899 primarily affects Bentley Microstation. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42899?: 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-2022-42899 published?: CVE-2022-42899 was published on 2022-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.bentley.com/legal/common-vulnerability-exposure-be-2022-0017/

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:bentley:microstation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bentley:view:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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