Is CVE-2022-46997 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-46997 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-46997 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-46997 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-46997?

CVE-2022-46997 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-46997

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Passhunt commit 54eb987d30ead2b8ebbf1f0b880aa14249323867 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 Passhunt project contains a backdoor in the request package that enables remote code execution. This allows attackers to escalate privileges and access sensitive information, including digital currency keys.

No public exploit is known, and it is not listed in the KEV database.

Recommended Action

Remove or update the affected component and audit the codebase for unauthorized modifications.

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-2022-46997 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.