CVE-2022-41261

Name: CVE-2022-41261
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-12T22:15:10.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-41261 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. SAP Solution Manager (Diagnostic Agent) - version 7.20, allows an authenticated attacker on Windows system to access a file containing sensitive data which can be used to access a configuration file which contains credentials to access other system files. Successful exploitation can make the attacker access files and systems for which he/she is not authorized.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SAP Solution Manager (Diagnostic Agent) - version 7.20, allows an authenticated attacker on Windows system to access a file containing sensitive data which can be used to access a configuration file which contains credentials to access other system files. Successful exploitation can make the attacker access files and systems for which he/she is not authorized.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Solution Manager	7.20

References

https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3265173Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.htmlVendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3265173Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41261?

How severe is CVE-2022-41261?

CVE-2022-41261 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41261?

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-2022-41261?

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Source: NVD / NIST