CVE-2022-46332: Proofpoint Enterprise Protection (PPS/PoD) XSS in "Attachment Names"

Severity: critical (CVSS 9.6 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2022-12-06 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-79

Description

The Admin Smart Search feature in Proofpoint Enterprise Protection (PPS/PoD) contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that enables an anonymous email sender to gain admin privileges within the user interface. This affects all versions 8.19.0 and below.

Affected products

Proofpoint Enterprise Protection: through 8.19.0

References

https://www.proofpoint.com/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2022-0002
https://www.proofpoint.com/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2022-0002

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