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CVE-2022-46332

CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10EPSS 0.61%

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CVE-2022-46332 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. The Admin Smart Search feature in Proofpoint Enterprise Protection (PPS/PoD) contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that enables an anonymous email sender to gain admin privileges within the user interface. This affects all versions 8.19.0 and below. . EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Admin Smart Search feature in Proofpoint Enterprise Protection (PPS/PoD) contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that enables an anonymous email sender to gain admin privileges within the user interface. This affects all versions 8.19.0 and below.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.6/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.61%

44.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ProofpointEnterprise Protection<= 8.19.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-46332?
The Admin Smart Search feature in Proofpoint Enterprise Protection (PPS/PoD) contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that enables an anonymous email sender to gain admin privileges within the user interface. This affects all versions 8.19.0 and below.
How severe is CVE-2022-46332?
CVE-2022-46332 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46332?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST