CVE-2022-36414: There is an elevation of privilege breakout vulnerability in the Windows EXE installer in Scooter Beyond Compa

Routine

MEDIUM 6.7UPGRADE

CVE-2022-36414 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting beyond compare. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

There is an elevation of privilege breakout vulnerability in the Windows EXE installer in Scooter Beyond Compare 4.2.0 through 4.4.2 before 4.4.3. Affected versions allow a logged-in user to run applications with elevated privileges via the Clipboard Compare tray app after installation.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.7 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2022-07-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: scootersoftware

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-23 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

scootersoftware beyond compare UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.2.0 and < 4.4.3

Fixed in: 4.4.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy beyond-compare || rpm -q beyond-compare || beyond-compare --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.4.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade beyond-compare

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade beyond-compare

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison beyond-compare sudo apt install beyond-compare=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold beyond-compare

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list beyond-compare sudo dnf downgrade beyond-compare-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add beyond-compare

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-36414?

beyond compare: upgrade to 4.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-36414 being exploited?

CVE-2022-36414 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-36414 affect?

CVE-2022-36414 affects beyond compare. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). There is an elevation of privilege breakout vulnerability in the Windows EXE installer in Scooter Beyond Compare 4.2.0 through 4.4.2 before 4.4.3. Affected versions allow a logged-in user to run applications with elevated privileges via the

How urgent is CVE-2022-36414?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-36415 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE A DLL hijacking vulnerability exists in the uninstaller in Scooter Beyond Compare 1.8a through 4.4.2 before 4.

References

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