How severe is CVE-2022-46485?

CVE-2022-46485 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-46485 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-46485?

CVE-2022-46485 affects Ngsurvey. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46485?

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-2022-46485 published?

CVE-2022-46485 was published on 2023-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-46485

CVE-2022-46485 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ngsurvey 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-770.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Ngsurvey
Published: 2023-08-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Data Illusion Survey Software Solutions ngSurvey version 2.4.28 and below is vulnerable to Denial of Service if a survey contains a "Text Field", "Comment Field" or "Contact Details".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-46485?: Data Illusion Survey Software Solutions ngSurvey version 2.4.28 and below is vulnerable to Denial of Service if a survey contains a "Text Field", "Comment Field" or "Contact Details".
How severe is CVE-2022-46485?: CVE-2022-46485 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-46485 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-46485?: CVE-2022-46485 affects Ngsurvey. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46485?: 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-2022-46485 published?: CVE-2022-46485 was published on 2023-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/WodenSec/CVE-2022-46485

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ngsurvey:ngsurvey:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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