CVE-2022-31598 Missing authorization in SAP Business Objects

Medium 5.4 Published 12 Jul 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can view or modify information in SAP Business Objects due to insufficient input validation, compromising confidentiality and integrity.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-31598?

CVE-2022-31598 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in SAP Business Objects, published on 12 Jul 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Due to insufficient input validation, SAP Business Objects - version 420, allows an authenticated attacker to submit a malicious request through an allowed operation. On successful exploitation, an attacker can view or modify information causing a limited impact on confidentiality and integrity of the application.

Weakness: CWE-345

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-31598?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31598?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-31598 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-2022-31598 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-31598 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-33fg-v3g6-559q.