How severe is CVE-2022-28819?

CVE-2022-28819 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-2022-28819 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28819?

CVE-2022-28819 affects Adobe Character Animator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28819?

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-2022-28819 published?

CVE-2022-28819 was published on 2022-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28819

CVE-2022-28819 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Character Animator 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Adobe Character Animator
Published: 2022-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Character Animator versions 4.4.2 (and earlier) and 22.3 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious SVG file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28819?: Adobe Character Animator versions 4.4.2 (and earlier) and 22.3 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious SVG file.
How severe is CVE-2022-28819?: CVE-2022-28819 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-2022-28819 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28819?: CVE-2022-28819 affects Adobe Character Animator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28819?: 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-2022-28819 published?: CVE-2022-28819 was published on 2022-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/character_animator/apsb22-21.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:character_animator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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