CVE-2022-46838: Missing Authorization vulnerability in JS Help Desk JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin allows Expl

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-46838?

js help desk: upgrade to 2.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-46838 being exploited?

CVE-2022-46838 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-46838 affect?

CVE-2022-46838 affects js help desk. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). 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: fr

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-46838?

Priority 50/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-46838 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting js help desk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 46%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-12-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Patchstack · Vendor: joomsky

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-13 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

joomsky js help desk UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.7.2

Fixed in: 2.7.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy js-help-desk || rpm -q js-help-desk || js-help-desk --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.7.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade js-help-desk

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade js-help-desk

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-46838?

js help desk: upgrade to 2.7.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-46838 being exploited?

CVE-2022-46838 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-46838 affect?

CVE-2022-46838 affects js help desk. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). 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: fr

How urgent is CVE-2022-46838?

Priority 50/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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