How severe is CVE-2022-46463?

CVE-2022-46463 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-46463 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-46463?

CVE-2022-46463 affects Linuxfoundation Harbor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46463?

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

When was CVE-2022-46463 published?

CVE-2022-46463 was published on 2023-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-46463

CVE-2022-46463 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linuxfoundation Harbor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Linuxfoundation Harbor
Published: 2023-01-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An access control issue in Harbor v1.X.X to v2.5.3 allows attackers to access public and private image repositories without authentication. NOTE: the vendor's position is that this "is clearly described in the documentation as a feature."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-46463?: An access control issue in Harbor v1.X.X to v2.5.3 allows attackers to access public and private image repositories without authentication. NOTE: the vendor's position is that this "is clearly described in the documentation as a feature."
How severe is CVE-2022-46463?: CVE-2022-46463 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-46463 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-46463?: CVE-2022-46463 affects Linuxfoundation Harbor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46463?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-46463 published?: CVE-2022-46463 was published on 2023-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:harbor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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