CVE-2022-33036

Name: CVE-2022-33036
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-29T13:15:08.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-33036 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A binary hijack in Embarcadero Dev-CPP v6.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .exe file.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A binary hijack in Embarcadero Dev-CPP v6.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .exe file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Embarcadero	Dev-C\+\+	6.3

References

https://github.com/ycdxsb/Vuln/blob/main/Embarcadero-Dev-Cpp-CreateProcessW-Misuse-Binary-Hijack/Embarcadero-Dev-Cpp-CreateProcessW-Misuse-Binary-Hijack.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/ycdxsb/Vuln/blob/main/Embarcadero-Dev-Cpp-CreateProcessW-Misuse-Binary-Hijack/Embarcadero-Dev-Cpp-CreateProcessW-Misuse-Binary-Hijack.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 29, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-33036?

A binary hijack in Embarcadero Dev-CPP v6.3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .exe file.

How severe is CVE-2022-33036?

CVE-2022-33036 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33036?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-33036?

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Source: NVD / NIST