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

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-36415 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting beyond compare. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A DLL hijacking vulnerability exists in the uninstaller in Scooter Beyond Compare 1.8a through 4.4.2 before 4.4.3 when installed via the EXE installer. The uninstaller attempts to load DLLs out of a Windows Temp folder. If a standard user places malicious DLLs in the C:\Windows\Temp\ folder, and then the uninstaller is run as SYSTEM, the DLLs will execute with elevated privileges.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-427
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: >= 1.8a and < 4.4.3

Fixed in: 4.4.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.8a

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 1.8a (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison beyond-compare sudo apt install beyond-compare=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.8a> 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_1.8a> 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-2022-36415?

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

Is CVE-2022-36415 being exploited?

CVE-2022-36415 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-2022-36415 affect?

CVE-2022-36415 affects beyond compare. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A DLL hijacking vulnerability exists in the uninstaller in Scooter Beyond Compare 1.8a through 4.4.2 before 4.4.3 when installed via the EXE installer. The uninstaller attempts to load DLLs out of a Windows Temp folder. If a standard user p

How urgent is CVE-2022-36415?

Priority 30/100. High severity

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-36414 MEDIUM 6.7 UPGRADE There is an elevation of privilege breakout vulnerability in the Windows EXE installer in Scooter Beyond Compa

References

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