What is CVE-2022-28999?

CVE-2022-28999 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bloodshed Dev-C\+\+, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2022-05-23.

How severe is CVE-2022-28999?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Bloodshed Dev-C\+\+

CVE-2022-28999

Insecure permissions in the install directories and binaries of Dev-CPP v4.9.9.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via overwriting the binary devcpp.exe.

EPSS: 0.012 (63.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Bloodshed Dev-c\+\+ — versions 4.9.9.2
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-276 — Incorrect Default Permissions

References

cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28999?: CVE-2022-28999 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bloodshed Dev-C\+\+, classified under Incorrect Default Permissions. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2022-05-23.
How severe is CVE-2022-28999?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.