Is CVE-2022-46996 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-46996 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-46996 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-46996 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-46996?

CVE-2022-46996 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-46996

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: December 14, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

vSphere_selfuse commit 2a9fe074a64f6a0dd8ac02f21e2f10d66cac5749 was discovered to contain a code execution backdoor via the request package. This vulnerability allows attackers to access sensitive user information and digital currency keys, as well as escalate privileges.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The vSphere_selfuse project contains a backdoor within the request package that facilitates remote code execution. This critical flaw permits attackers to steal sensitive user data and digital currency keys while escalating privileges.

There is no public exploit available, and it is not tracked in the KEV database.

Recommended Action

Audit the project for malicious dependencies and replace the compromised request package.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-46996 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

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 9.8.