Is CVE-2022-46998 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-46998 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-46998 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-46998 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-46998?

CVE-2022-46998 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-46998

CWE-918Published: January 26, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue in the website background of taocms v3.0.2 allows attackers to execute a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Taocms v3.0.2 contains a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in its background interface. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions and is rated at 9.8 CVSS.

There is no known public exploit, but the flaw is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update to a patched version of Taocms or implement strict access controls on the website background interface.

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-2022-46998 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.