HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-33882
CRITICAL

CVE-2022-33882

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: October 3, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Under certain conditions, an attacker could create an unintended sphere of control through a vulnerability present in file delete operation in Autodesk desktop app (ADA). An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Autodesk desktop app contains a vulnerability in its file deletion process that can be leveraged to escalate privileges. An attacker can use this to execute arbitrary code, posing a critical risk to system security.

The vulnerability is remotely exploitable, but there is no known public exploit and it is not in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Ensure the Autodesk desktop app is updated to the latest version provided by the vendor.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-33882 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

autodesk1 product(s)
autodesk desktop
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-33882
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 3, 2022

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2022-33882 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.