CVE-2022-28247

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

7.3

Vector

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

Exploitability: 1.3 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

Acrobat Reader DC version 22.001.2011x (and earlier), 20.005.3033x (and earlier) and 17.012.3022x (and earlier) are affected by an uncontrolled search path vulnerability that could lead to local privilege escalation. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must run the uninstaller with Admin privileges.

Affected (8)

Products: Adobe: Acrobat Dc, Acrobat Reader Dc, Acrobat, Acrobat Reader

4 products

Configuration A

2 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Adobe Acrobat Dc	15.008.20082 ≤ version ≤ 22.001.20085
Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc	15.008.20082 ≤ version ≤ 22.001.20085

Configuration B

2 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Adobe Acrobat	17.011.30059 ≤ version ≤ 17.012.30205
Adobe Acrobat Reader	17.011.30059 ≤ version ≤ 17.012.30205

Configuration C

2 vulnerable · 1 platform

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Adobe Acrobat	20.001.30005 ≤ version ≤ 20.005.30314
Adobe Acrobat Reader	20.001.30005 ≤ version ≤ 20.005.30314

Running on/with	Platform Versions
Microsoft Windows	All versions

Configuration D

2 vulnerable · 1 platform

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Adobe Acrobat	20.001.30005 ≤ version ≤ 20.005.30311
Adobe Acrobat Reader	20.001.30005 ≤ version ≤ 20.005.30311

Running on/with	Platform Versions
Apple Macos	All versions

Related CWEs

CWE-427

Uncontrolled Search Path Element

The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

References (2)

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

Source: psirt@adobe.com

Vendor Advisory

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

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

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