How severe is CVE-2022-28104?

CVE-2022-28104 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-28104 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28104?

CVE-2022-28104 affects Foxit Pdf Editor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28104?

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

When was CVE-2022-28104 published?

CVE-2022-28104 was published on 2022-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28104

CVE-2022-28104 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Foxit Pdf Editor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Foxit Pdf Editor
Published: 2022-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Foxit PDF Editor v11.3.1 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28104?: Foxit PDF Editor v11.3.1 was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2022-28104?: CVE-2022-28104 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-28104 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28104?: CVE-2022-28104 affects Foxit Pdf Editor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28104?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-28104 published?: CVE-2022-28104 was published on 2022-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:foxit:pdf_editor:11.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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