CVE-2022-46332

CRITICAL
Published Dec 6, 20223y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
9.6 CVSS 3.1
Critical
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Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

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.

CVSS Details

Base Score
9.6
Exploitability
2.8
Impact
6.0
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction Required
Scope Changed
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.

Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-79 Cross-site Scripting Injection

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
proofpointenterprise_protection* ≤8.19.0

References 1

  • proofpoint.com https://www.proofpoint.com/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2022-0002
    Vendor Advisory

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.