What is the vulnerability ID for this command injection vulnerability in Proofpoint Enterprise Protection?

The vulnerability ID for this command injection vulnerability in Proofpoint Enterprise Protection is CVE-2022-46333.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-46333?

The severity of CVE-2022-46333 is high with a severity value of 7.2.

Which versions of Proofpoint Enterprise Protection are affected by CVE-2022-46333?

All versions 8.19.0 and below of Proofpoint Enterprise Protection are affected by CVE-2022-46333.

How does the command injection vulnerability in Proofpoint Enterprise Protection work?

The command injection vulnerability in Proofpoint Enterprise Protection allows an admin to execute commands beyond their allowed scope.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-46333?

Yes, Proofpoint has released a security advisory with instructions on how to mitigate the vulnerability. Please refer to the following reference for more details: [Proofpoint Security Advisory PFPT-SA-2022-0003](https://www.proofpoint.com/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2022-0003)

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-46333

high

7.2

CWE

94 77

6/12/2022

23/4/2025

CVE-2022-46333: Proofpoint Enterprise Protection perl eval() arbitrary command execution

First published: Tue Dec 06 2022(Updated: )

The admin user interface in Proofpoint Enterprise Protection (PPS/PoD) contains a command injection vulnerability that enables an admin to execute commands beyond their allowed scope. This affects all versions 8.19.0 and below.

Credit: security@proofpoint.com security@proofpoint.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Proofpoint Enterprise Protection	<=8.19.0
	<=8.19.0

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Reference Links

https://www.proofpoint.com/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2022-0003

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this command injection vulnerability in Proofpoint Enterprise Protection?
The vulnerability ID for this command injection vulnerability in Proofpoint Enterprise Protection is CVE-2022-46333.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-46333?
The severity of CVE-2022-46333 is high with a severity value of 7.2.
Which versions of Proofpoint Enterprise Protection are affected by CVE-2022-46333?
All versions 8.19.0 and below of Proofpoint Enterprise Protection are affected by CVE-2022-46333.
How does the command injection vulnerability in Proofpoint Enterprise Protection work?
The command injection vulnerability in Proofpoint Enterprise Protection allows an admin to execute commands beyond their allowed scope.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-46333?
Yes, Proofpoint has released a security advisory with instructions on how to mitigate the vulnerability. Please refer to the following reference for more details: [Proofpoint Security Advisory PFPT-SA-2022-0003](https://www.proofpoint.com/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2022-0003)

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