CVE-2022-22540

Name: CVE-2022-22540
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-09T23:15:18.817+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22540 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP (Workplace Server) - versions 700, 701, 702, 731, 740, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, 787, allows an attacker to execute crafted database queries, that could expose the backend database. Successful attacks could result in disclosure of a table of contents from the system, but no risk of modification possible.. EPSS estimates a 1.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP (Workplace Server) - versions 700, 701, 702, 731, 740, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, 787, allows an attacker to execute crafted database queries, that could expose the backend database. Successful attacks could result in disclosure of a table of contents from the system, but no risk of modification possible.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.17%

63.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	700
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	701
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	702
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	731
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	740
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	750
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	751
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	752
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	753
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	754
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	755
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	756
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Abap	787

References

https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3140587Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.htmlVendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3140587Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22540?

How severe is CVE-2022-22540?

CVE-2022-22540 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22540?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-22540?

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Source: NVD / NIST