How severe is CVE-2022-30668?

CVE-2022-30668 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-30668 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-30668?

CVE-2022-30668 affects Adobe Illustrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-30668?

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

When was CVE-2022-30668 published?

CVE-2022-30668 was published on 2022-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-30668

CVE-2022-30668 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Illustrator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Adobe Illustrator
Published: 2022-06-15
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 read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-30668?: Adobe Illustrator versions 26.0.2 (and earlier) and 25.4.5 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
How severe is CVE-2022-30668?: CVE-2022-30668 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-30668 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-30668?: CVE-2022-30668 affects Adobe Illustrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-30668?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-30668 published?: CVE-2022-30668 was published on 2022-06-15 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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