CVE-2022-46334

Name: CVE-2022-46334
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-21T21:15:09.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-46334 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Proofpoint Enterprise Protection (PPS/PoD) contains a vulnerability which allows the pps user to escalate to root privileges due to unnecessary permissions. This affects all versions 8.19.0 and below. . EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Proofpoint Enterprise Protection (PPS/PoD) contains a vulnerability which allows the pps user to escalate to root privileges due to unnecessary permissions. This affects all versions 8.19.0 and below.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Proofpoint	Enterprise Protection	<= 8.19.0

References

https://www.proofpoint.com/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2022-0004Vendor Advisory
https://www.proofpoint.com/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2022-0004Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 21, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-46334?

How severe is CVE-2022-46334?

CVE-2022-46334 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46334?

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