How severe is CVE-2022-42945?

CVE-2022-42945 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-2022-42945 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42945?

CVE-2022-42945 affects Autodesk Dwg Trueview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42945?

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-2022-42945 published?

CVE-2022-42945 was published on 2022-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42945

CVE-2022-42945 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autodesk Dwg Trueview 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Autodesk Dwg Trueview
Published: 2022-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

DWG TrueViewTM 2023 version has a DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability. Successful exploitation by a malicious attacker could result in remote code execution on the target system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42945?: DWG TrueViewTM 2023 version has a DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability. Successful exploitation by a malicious attacker could result in remote code execution on the target system.
How severe is CVE-2022-42945?: CVE-2022-42945 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-2022-42945 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42945?: CVE-2022-42945 affects Autodesk Dwg Trueview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42945?: 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-2022-42945 published?: CVE-2022-42945 was published on 2022-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2022-0024

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:dwg_trueview:2023:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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