CVE-2022-31611

Name: CVE-2022-31611
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-07T03:15:08.49+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-31611 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA GeForce Experience contains an uncontrolled search path vulnerability in all its client installers, where an attacker with user level privileges may cause the installer to load an arbitrary DLL when the installer is launched. A successful exploit of this vulnerability could lead to escalation of privileges and code execution. . EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA GeForce Experience contains an uncontrolled search path vulnerability in all its client installers, where an attacker with user level privileges may cause the installer to load an arbitrary DLL when the installer is launched. A successful exploit of this vulnerability could lead to escalation of privileges and code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.21%

11.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Geforce Experience	< 3.27.0.112

References

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5384Vendor Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5384Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-31611?

How severe is CVE-2022-31611?

CVE-2022-31611 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31611?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST