CVE-2022-36415

Name: CVE-2022-36415
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-23T03:15:08.447+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36415 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A DLL hijacking vulnerability exists in the uninstaller in Scooter Beyond Compare 1.8a through 4.4.2 before 4.4.3 when installed via the EXE installer. The uninstaller attempts to load DLLs out of a Windows Temp folder. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A DLL hijacking vulnerability exists in the uninstaller in Scooter Beyond Compare 1.8a through 4.4.2 before 4.4.3 when installed via the EXE installer. The uninstaller attempts to load DLLs out of a Windows Temp folder. If a standard user places malicious DLLs in the C:\Windows\Temp\ folder, and then the uninstaller is run as SYSTEM, the DLLs will execute with elevated privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.21%

11.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Scootersoftware	Beyond Compare	>= 1.8a, < 4.4.3

References

https://www.scootersoftware.com/support.php?zz=kb_security_2022-02Vendor Advisory
https://www.scootersoftware.com/support.php?zz=kb_security_2022-02Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 23, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36415?

How severe is CVE-2022-36415?

CVE-2022-36415 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36415?

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