Is CVE-2022-46333 actively exploited?

CVE-2022-46333 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2024-11-21.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-46333?

CVE-2022-46333 has a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2022-46333?

Patch guidance is available from proofpoint security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2022-46333.

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-46333?

1 product: proofpoint enterprise protection.

Fix CVE-2022-46333 - HIGH proofpoint enterprise protection

Description

The admin user interface in Proofpoint Enterprise Protection (PPS/PoD) contains a command injection vulnerability that enables an admin to execute commands beyond their allowed scope. This affects all versions 8.19.0 and below.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: high
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-94 · Code Injection CWE-94 · Code Injection

Metadata

Primary Vendor: PROOFPOINT
Published: 12/6/2022
Last Modified: 11/21/2024
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

proofpoint : enterprise_protection

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

Cite this page

CVE-2022-46333. CVEDatabase.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026. https://cvedatabase.com/cve/CVE-2022-46333

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CVE-2022-46333 vulnerability