How severe is CVE-2022-46649?

CVE-2022-46649 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-46649 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-46649?

CVE-2022-46649 affects Sierrawireless Aleos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46649?

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-2022-46649 published?

CVE-2022-46649 was published on 2023-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-46649

CVE-2022-46649 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sierrawireless Aleos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Sierrawireless Aleos
Published: 2023-02-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Acemanager in ALEOS before version 4.16 allows a user with valid credentials to manipulate the IP logging operation to execute arbitrary shell commands on the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-46649?: Acemanager in ALEOS before version 4.16 allows a user with valid credentials to manipulate the IP logging operation to execute arbitrary shell commands on the device.
How severe is CVE-2022-46649?: CVE-2022-46649 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-46649 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-46649?: CVE-2022-46649 affects Sierrawireless Aleos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46649?: 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-2022-46649 published?: CVE-2022-46649 was published on 2023-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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