CVE-2022-32246 SQL injection in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Visual Difference Application)

Medium 4.6 Published 12 Jul 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers with admin console access can exploit SQL injection to extract data and modify integrity in SAP BusinessObjects.

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-2022-32246?

CVE-2022-32246 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Visual Difference Application), 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

SAP Busines Objects Business Intelligence Platform (Visual Difference Application) - versions 420, 430, allows an authenticated attacker who has access to BI admin console to send crafted queries and extract data from the SQL backend. On successful exploitation, the attacker can cause limited impact on confidentiality and integrity of the application

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-32246?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32246?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-32246 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-2022-32246 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-32246 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pf9w-6vm8-w2xf.