How severe is CVE-2022-46838?

CVE-2022-46838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-46838 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-46838?

CVE-2022-46838 affects Joomsky Js Help Desk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46838?

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

Does CVE-2022-46838 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-46838 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-49619.

When was CVE-2022-46838 published?

CVE-2022-46838 was published on 2024-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-46838

CVE-2022-46838 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Joomsky Js Help Desk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-49619
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Joomsky Js Help Desk
Published: 2024-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in JS Help Desk JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin: from n/a through 2.7.1.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-46838?: Missing Authorization vulnerability in JS Help Desk JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin: from n/a through 2.7.1.
How severe is CVE-2022-46838?: CVE-2022-46838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-46838 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-46838?: CVE-2022-46838 affects Joomsky Js Help Desk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46838?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2022-46838 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-46838 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-49619.
When was CVE-2022-46838 published?: CVE-2022-46838 was published on 2024-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/js-support-ticket/vulnerability/wordpress-js-help-desk-plugin-2-7-1-unauthenticated-settings-change-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:joomsky:js_help_desk:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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