CVE-2022-33037: A binary hijack in Orwell-Dev-Cpp v5.11 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .exe file.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-33037?

orwell-dev-cpp: upgrade to newer than 5.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-33037 being exploited?

CVE-2022-33037 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-33037 affect?

CVE-2022-33037 affects orwell-dev-cpp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A binary hijack in Orwell-Dev-Cpp v5.11 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .exe file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-33037?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-33037 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting orwell-dev-cpp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A binary hijack in Orwell-Dev-Cpp v5.11 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .exe file.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
Published	2022-06-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: orwell-dev-cpp project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-29 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

orwell-dev-cpp project orwell-dev-cpp UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.11

Fixed in: newer than 5.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy orwell-dev-cpp || rpm -q orwell-dev-cpp || orwell-dev-cpp --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade orwell-dev-cpp

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade orwell-dev-cpp

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-33037?

orwell-dev-cpp: upgrade to newer than 5.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-33037 being exploited?

CVE-2022-33037 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-33037 affect?

CVE-2022-33037 affects orwell-dev-cpp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A binary hijack in Orwell-Dev-Cpp v5.11 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .exe file.

How urgent is CVE-2022-33037?

Priority 41/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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