Is CVE-2022-46333 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-46333 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-46333 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-46333 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

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

CVE-2022-46333 has a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2022-46333

CWE-94Published: December 6, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.2

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-46333 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.2.