How severe is CVE-2022-36414?

CVE-2022-36414 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-36414 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36414?

CVE-2022-36414 affects Scootersoftware Beyond Compare. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36414?

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

When was CVE-2022-36414 published?

CVE-2022-36414 was published on 2022-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36414

CVE-2022-36414 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Scootersoftware Beyond Compare with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Scootersoftware Beyond Compare
Published: 2022-07-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

There is an elevation of privilege breakout vulnerability in the Windows EXE installer in Scooter Beyond Compare 4.2.0 through 4.4.2 before 4.4.3. Affected versions allow a logged-in user to run applications with elevated privileges via the Clipboard Compare tray app after installation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36414?: There is an elevation of privilege breakout vulnerability in the Windows EXE installer in Scooter Beyond Compare 4.2.0 through 4.4.2 before 4.4.3. Affected versions allow a logged-in user to run applications with elevated privileges via the Clipboard Compare tray app after installation.
How severe is CVE-2022-36414?: CVE-2022-36414 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-36414 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36414?: CVE-2022-36414 affects Scootersoftware Beyond Compare. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36414?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-36414 published?: CVE-2022-36414 was published on 2022-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.scootersoftware.com/support.php?zz=kb_security_2022-01

Affected products (1)

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