How severe is CVE-2022-30645?

CVE-2022-30645 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-2022-30645 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-30645?

CVE-2022-30645 affects Adobe Illustrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-30645?

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-2022-30645 published?

CVE-2022-30645 was published on 2023-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-30645

CVE-2022-30645 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Adobe Illustrator
Published: 2023-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Illustrator versions 26.0.2 (and earlier) and 25.4.5 (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 file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-30645?: Adobe Illustrator versions 26.0.2 (and earlier) and 25.4.5 (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 file.
How severe is CVE-2022-30645?: CVE-2022-30645 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-2022-30645 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-30645?: CVE-2022-30645 affects Adobe Illustrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-30645?: 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-2022-30645 published?: CVE-2022-30645 was published on 2023-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/illustrator/apsb22-26.html

Affected products (1)

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

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