How severe is CVE-2022-24198?

CVE-2022-24198 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-24198 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-24198?

CVE-2022-24198 affects Itextpdf Itext. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24198?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-24198 published?

CVE-2022-24198 was published on 2022-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-24198

CVE-2022-24198 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Itextpdf Itext with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Itextpdf Itext
Published: 2022-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

iText v7.1.17 was discovered to contain an out-of-bounds exception via the component ARCFOUREncryption.encryptARCFOUR, which allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file. NOTE: Vendor does not view this as a vulnerability and has not found it to be exploitable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-24198?: iText v7.1.17 was discovered to contain an out-of-bounds exception via the component ARCFOUREncryption.encryptARCFOUR, which allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file. NOTE: Vendor does not view this as a vulnerability and has not found it to be exploitable.
How severe is CVE-2022-24198?: CVE-2022-24198 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-24198 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-24198?: CVE-2022-24198 affects Itextpdf Itext. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24198?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-24198 published?: CVE-2022-24198 was published on 2022-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:itextpdf:itext:7.1.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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