Is CVE-2022-22150 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-22150 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-22150 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-22150 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-22150?

CVE-2022-22150 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2022-22150

CWE-460Published: February 4, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the JavaScript engine of Foxit Software’s PDF Reader, version 11.1.0.52543. A specially-crafted PDF document can trigger an exception which is improperly handled, leaving the engine in an invalid state, which can lead to memory corruption and arbitrary code execution. An attacker needs to trick the user to open the malicious file to trigger this vulnerability. Exploitation is also possible if a user visits a specially-crafted, malicious site if the browser plugin extension is enabled.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-22150 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.