Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Adobe Bridge 12.0.1 and earlier can be compromised if a user opens a malicious SVG file. Successful exploitation could run code as that user, enabling data theft, workstation compromise, or lateral movement depending on user privileges and endpoint controls.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority workstation patching issue where Adobe Bridge is deployed. It is not evidenced as actively exploited here, but the impact is code execution after user interaction.
Technical view
CVE-2022-28846 is a CWE-787 out-of-bounds write in Adobe Bridge SVG file parsing. The CVSS 3.0 score is 7.8. Attack complexity is low, no privileges are required, but user interaction is required because the victim must open a malicious file.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to systems with Adobe Bridge 12.0.1 or earlier installed, especially creative, marketing, or design workflows that process files from external parties.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Exploitation requires tricking a user into opening a malicious file, so phishing, shared assets, or third-party project files are the likely delivery paths.
Researcher notes
The source bundle identifies SVG parsing, out-of-bounds write, and current-user code execution. It does not provide exploit details, indicators, fixed version specifics, or active exploitation evidence beyond the Adobe advisory reference.
Mitigation direction
- Identify Adobe Bridge installations and versions across managed endpoints.
- Review Adobe APSB22-25 and deploy vendor-recommended Bridge updates.
- Restrict opening untrusted SVG or project files until systems are updated.
- Use endpoint protection and least-privilege user accounts to reduce post-exploitation impact.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Adobe Bridge 12.0.1 or earlier is present on endpoints.
- Verify remediation status against Adobe APSB22-25 guidance.
- Review email, download, and file-sharing controls for untrusted SVG handling.
- Check endpoint alerts for suspicious Adobe Bridge child processes or crashes.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/bridge/apsb22-25.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Out-of-bounds Write
Out-of-bounds Write represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.