CVE-2022-27669 Missing authorization in SAP NetWeaver Application Server for Java

High 7.5 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can access restricted XML Data Archiving Service functions in SAP NetWeaver AS Java, leading to privilege escalation.

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-2022-27669?

CVE-2022-27669 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Application Server for Java, published on 12 Apr 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An unauthenticated user can use functions of XML Data Archiving Service of SAP NetWeaver Application Server for Java - version 7.50, to which access should be restricted. This may result in an escalation of privileges.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-27669?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Netweaver Application Server for Java.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27669?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-27669 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2022-27669 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-27669 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rhvw-cjqg-5fxj.

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