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HIGH

CVE-2022-28999

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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