CVE-2022-35227 Cross-site scripting in SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal (WPC)

Medium 6.1 Published 12 Jul 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via XSS in SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal, potentially stealing or modifying user session data.

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

What is CVE-2022-35227?

CVE-2022-35227 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal (WPC), published on 12 Jul 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability in SAP NW EP (WPC) - versions 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, which does not sufficiently validate user-controlled input, allows a remote attacker to conduct a Cross-Site (XSS) scripting attack. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary script code which could lead to stealing or modifying of authentication information of the user, such as data relating to his or her current session.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-35227?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Netweaver Enterprise Portal.

How do I fix CVE-2022-35227?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-35227 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2022-35227 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-35227 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v8wf-ggw9-wxph.