CVE-2022-28232

Name: CVE-2022-28232
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-11T18:15:25.38+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 12.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-28232 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Acrobat Reader DC versions 22.001.20085 (and earlier), 20.005.3031x (and earlier) and 17.012.30205 (and earlier) are affected by a use-after-free vulnerability in the processing of the collab object 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.. EPSS estimates a 12.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Acrobat Reader DC versions 22.001.20085 (and earlier), 20.005.3031x (and earlier) and 17.012.30205 (and earlier) are affected by a use-after-free vulnerability in the processing of the collab object 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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

12.20%

95.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	>= 15.008.20082, <= 22.001.20085
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	>= 15.008.20082, <= 22.001.20085
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 17.011.30059, <= 17.012.30205
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	>= 17.011.30059, <= 17.012.30205
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 20.001.30005, <= 20.005.30314
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	>= 20.001.30005, <= 20.005.30314
Adobe	Acrobat	>= 20.001.30005, <= 20.005.30311
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	>= 20.001.30005, <= 20.005.30311

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-16.htmlVendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb22-16.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28232?

How severe is CVE-2022-28232?

Severity scoring for CVE-2022-28232 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28232?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST