Is CVE-2022-46897 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-46897 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-46897 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2022-46897 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-46897?

CVE-2022-46897 has a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2022-46897

CWE-252Published: April 22, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered in Insyde InsydeH2O with kernel 5.0 through 5.5. The CapsuleIFWUSmm driver does not check the return value from a method or function. This can prevent it from detecting unexpected states and conditions.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-46897 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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), with a CVSS base score of 5.3.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.