CVE-2022-28216

Name: CVE-2022-28216
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-12T17:15:10.633+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-28216 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (BI Workspace) - version 420, is susceptible to a Cross-Site Scripting attack by an unauthenticated attacker due to improper sanitization of the user inputs on the network. On successful exploitation, an attacker can access certain reports causing a limited impact on confidentiality of the application data.. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (BI Workspace) - version 420, is susceptible to a Cross-Site Scripting attack by an unauthenticated attacker due to improper sanitization of the user inputs on the network. On successful exploitation, an attacker can access certain reports causing a limited impact on confidentiality of the application data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.79%

51.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Businessobjects Business Intelligence Platform	420

References

https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3150845Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.htmlVendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3150845Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28216?

How severe is CVE-2022-28216?

CVE-2022-28216 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28216?

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-2022-28216?

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Source: NVD / NIST