CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.2 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
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.
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-05-23
Frequently asked questions
What is 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.
Is CVE-2022-28999 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2022-28999 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.2% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-28999?
CVE-2022-28999 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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