CVE-2022-46838
Joomsky Js Help Desk broken access control
- Published13 Dec 2024
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in JS Help Desk JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin: from n/a through 2.7.1.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2022-46838 being actively exploited?
CVE-2022-46838 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.73%.
How severe is CVE-2022-46838?
CVE-2022-46838 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2022-46838?
Affected products include Joomsky Js Help Desk.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46838?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Joomsky Js Help Desk 2.7.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
How Secuno handles this
Secuno correlates vulnerabilities like CVE-2022-46838 against the real software inventory on every managed device, as each hourly inventory arrives. Rather than a static severity, each match is scored in context: exploit availability, EPSS, the asset's exposure, and business criticality decide where it lands in the queue. If an affected version is present anywhere across your portfolio, it surfaces automatically with a prioritised remediation path.
Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.