How severe is CVE-2022-46828?

CVE-2022-46828 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-46828 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-46828?

CVE-2022-46828 affects Jetbrains Intellij Idea. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46828?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-46828 published?

CVE-2022-46828 was published on 2022-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-46828

CVE-2022-46828 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jetbrains Intellij Idea with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Jetbrains Intellij Idea
Published: 2022-12-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2022.3 a DYLIB injection on macOS was possible.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-46828?: In JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA before 2022.3 a DYLIB injection on macOS was possible.
How severe is CVE-2022-46828?: CVE-2022-46828 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-46828 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-46828?: CVE-2022-46828 affects Jetbrains Intellij Idea. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46828?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-46828 published?: CVE-2022-46828 was published on 2022-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jetbrains:intellij_idea:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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