Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-30649 is a high-severity Adobe Illustrator flaw. If a user opens a malicious file, Illustrator could write outside intended memory bounds and run attacker-controlled code as that user. Business risk is concentrated on workstations where staff handle external design assets or untrusted files.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for teams using Illustrator with external files. The issue can lead to code execution on user workstations, but known exploitation is not supported by the supplied evidence.
Technical view
The vulnerability is a CWE-787 out-of-bounds write in Adobe Illustrator 26.0.2 and earlier and 25.4.5 and earlier. CVSS 3.1 is 7.8 with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely on endpoints running affected Adobe Illustrator versions, especially creative, marketing, design, print, and agency workflows receiving external artwork files. Server-side exposure is not indicated by the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
The supplied sources do not show active exploitation, and the CVE is not marked KEV. Exploitation requires user interaction: a victim must open a malicious file. No exploit maturity or weaponized campaign details are provided.
Researcher notes
Focus validation on version exposure and file-ingestion workflows. The key technical facts are CWE-787, arbitrary code execution in current-user context, local vector, no privileges required, and required malicious-file opening. Fixed version specifics are not included in the bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Identify Illustrator installations and versions across managed endpoints.
- Review Adobe APSB22-26 for vendor-recommended updates and remediation details.
- Update affected Illustrator installations according to Adobe guidance.
- Limit opening of unsolicited or externally supplied design files until remediated.
- Use endpoint controls to reduce impact from malicious document execution.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Illustrator 26.0.2 or earlier is installed.
- Confirm whether Illustrator 25.4.5 or earlier is installed.
- Verify patched systems no longer match the affected version ranges.
- Check software inventory for unmanaged creative workstations.
- Review security telemetry for suspicious activity after opening external Illustrator files.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/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:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/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/illustrator/apsb22-26.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.