How severe is CVE-2022-23188?

CVE-2022-23188 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-23188 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23188?

CVE-2022-23188 affects Adobe Illustrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23188?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-23188 published?

CVE-2022-23188 was published on 2022-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23188

CVE-2022-23188 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Adobe Illustrator
Published: 2022-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Illustrator versions 25.4.3 (and earlier) and 26.0.2 (and earlier) are affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability due to insecure handling of a crafted malicious file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction in that a victim must open a crafted malicious file in Illustrator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23188?: Adobe Illustrator versions 25.4.3 (and earlier) and 26.0.2 (and earlier) are affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability due to insecure handling of a crafted malicious file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction in that a victim must open a crafted malicious file in Illustrator.
How severe is CVE-2022-23188?: CVE-2022-23188 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-23188 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23188?: CVE-2022-23188 affects Adobe Illustrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23188?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-23188 published?: CVE-2022-23188 was published on 2022-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb22-07.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:illustrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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