CVE-2022-42945 Other in DWG TrueView

High 7.8 Published 19 Dec 2022 Updated 17 Apr 2025

A DLL search order hijacking vulnerability in DWG TrueView allows remote code execution via malicious files.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-42945?

CVE-2022-42945 is a high-severity vulnerability in DWG TrueView, published on 19 Dec 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

DWG TrueViewTM 2023 version has a DLL Search Order Hijacking vulnerability. Successful exploitation by a malicious attacker could result in remote code execution on the target system.

Weakness: CWE-427

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42945?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Autodesk Dwg Trueview.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42945?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42945 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-42945 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42945 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fx95-q83h-x9m8.