CVE-2022-30557

Name: CVE-2022-30557
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-11T20:15:09.177+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 4.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-30557 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor before 11.2.2 have a Type Confusion issue that causes a crash because of Unsigned32 mishandling during JavaScript execution.. EPSS estimates a 4.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor before 11.2.2 have a Type Confusion issue that causes a crash because of Unsigned32 mishandling during JavaScript execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

4.12%

89.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-843

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Foxit	Pdf Editor	<= 10.1.7.37777
Foxit	Pdf Editor	>= 11.0, < 11.2.2
Foxit	Pdf Reader	< 11.2.2

References

https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-30557?

Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Editor before 11.2.2 have a Type Confusion issue that causes a crash because of Unsigned32 mishandling during JavaScript execution.

How severe is CVE-2022-30557?

CVE-2022-30557 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-30557?

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