CVE-2022-31594

Name: CVE-2022-31594
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-14T19:15:07.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-31594 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. A highly privileged user can exploit SUID-root program to escalate his privileges to root on a local Unix system.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A highly privileged user can exploit SUID-root program to escalate his privileges to root on a local Unix system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Adaptive Server Enterprise	16.0
Sap	Adaptive Server Enterprise	kernel_7.22
Sap	Adaptive Server Enterprise	kernel_7.49
Sap	Adaptive Server Enterprise	kernel_7.53
Sap	Adaptive Server Enterprise	krnl64nuc_7.22
Sap	Adaptive Server Enterprise	krnl64nuc_7.22ext
Sap	Adaptive Server Enterprise	krnl64nuc_7.49
Sap	Adaptive Server Enterprise	krnl64uc_7.22
Sap	Adaptive Server Enterprise	krnl64uc_7.22ext
Sap	Adaptive Server Enterprise	krnl64uc_7.49
Sap	Adaptive Server Enterprise	krnl64uc_7.53

References

https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3155571Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.htmlVendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3155571Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-31594?

A highly privileged user can exploit SUID-root program to escalate his privileges to root on a local Unix system.

How severe is CVE-2022-31594?

CVE-2022-31594 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31594?

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-2022-31594?

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Source: NVD / NIST