CVE-2022-35298 Cross-site scripting in SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal (KMC)

Medium 6.1 Published 13 Sep 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

An attacker can execute arbitrary scripts in a victim's browser via the KMC servlet, compromising session confidentiality and integrity.

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-2022-35298?

CVE-2022-35298 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal (KMC), published on 13 Sep 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

SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal (KMC) - version 7.50, does not sufficiently encode user-controlled inputs, resulting in Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability. KMC servlet is vulnerable to XSS attack. The execution of script content by a victim registered on the portal could compromise the confidentiality and integrity of victim’s web browser session.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-35298?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Netweaver Enterprise Portal.

How do I fix CVE-2022-35298?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-35298 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-2022-35298 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-35298 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-99f6-2857-qp6f.