CVE-2022-22540 SQL injection in SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP (Workplace Server)

High 7.5 Published 9 Feb 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

An attacker can execute crafted database queries to disclose the system's table of contents, requiring a patch for SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-22540?

CVE-2022-22540 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap, published on 9 Feb 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-22540?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22540?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-22540 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2022-22540 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-22540 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mjmp-36pv-cgr3.