CVE-2022-31591

Description

SAP BusinessObjects BW Publisher Service - versions 420, 430, uses a search path that contains an unquoted element. A local attacker can gain elevated privileges by inserting an executable file in the path of the affected service

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory sap.com Vendor Advisory sap.com
Affected: SAP SE SAP BusinessObjects (BW Publisher Service)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html vendor advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3167430 vendor advisory permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-31591?
CVE-2022-31591 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-31591?
To fix CVE-2022-31591, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-31591 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-31591 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-31591?
CVE-2022-31591 affects SAP SE SAP BusinessObjects (BW Publisher Service).
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