How severe is CVE-2022-46387?

CVE-2022-46387 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-46387 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-46387?

CVE-2022-46387 primarily affects Cmder. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46387?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-46387 published?

CVE-2022-46387 was published on 2023-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-46387

CVE-2022-46387 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cmder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-116.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-116
Affected product: Cmder
Published: 2023-03-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ConEmu through 220807 and Cmder before 1.3.21 report the title of the terminal, including control characters, which allows an attacker to change the title and then execute it as commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-46387?: ConEmu through 220807 and Cmder before 1.3.21 report the title of the terminal, including control characters, which allows an attacker to change the title and then execute it as commands.
How severe is CVE-2022-46387?: CVE-2022-46387 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-46387 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-46387?: CVE-2022-46387 primarily affects Cmder. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46387?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-46387 published?: CVE-2022-46387 was published on 2023-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cmder:cmder:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:maximus5:conemu:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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