How severe is CVE-2022-38444?

CVE-2022-38444 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-2022-38444 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38444?

CVE-2022-38444 affects Adobe Dimension. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38444?

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-2022-38444 published?

CVE-2022-38444 was published on 2022-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38444

CVE-2022-38444 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Dimension 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Adobe Dimension
Published: 2022-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Dimension versions 3.4.5 is affected by a Use After Free 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-2022-38444?: Adobe Dimension versions 3.4.5 is affected by a Use After Free 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-2022-38444?: CVE-2022-38444 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-2022-38444 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38444?: CVE-2022-38444 affects Adobe Dimension. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38444?: 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-2022-38444 published?: CVE-2022-38444 was published on 2022-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/dimension/apsb22-57.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:dimension:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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