How severe is CVE-2022-46782?

CVE-2022-46782 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-46782 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-46782?

CVE-2022-46782 affects Stormshield Ssl Vpn Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46782?

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-2022-46782 published?

CVE-2022-46782 was published on 2023-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-46782

CVE-2022-46782 is a high-severity vulnerability in Stormshield Ssl Vpn Client with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Stormshield Ssl Vpn Client
Published: 2023-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Stormshield SSL VPN Client before 3.2.0. A logged-in user, able to only launch the VPNSSL Client, can use the OpenVPN instance to execute malicious code as administrator on the local machine.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-46782?: An issue was discovered in Stormshield SSL VPN Client before 3.2.0. A logged-in user, able to only launch the VPNSSL Client, can use the OpenVPN instance to execute malicious code as administrator on the local machine.
How severe is CVE-2022-46782?: CVE-2022-46782 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-46782 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-46782?: CVE-2022-46782 affects Stormshield Ssl Vpn Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46782?: 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-2022-46782 published?: CVE-2022-46782 was published on 2023-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://advisories.stormshield.eu/2022-028/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:stormshield:ssl_vpn_client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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