CVE-2022-41214 Path traversal in SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform

High 8.7 Published Updated

High-privilege attackers can delete restricted files via remote function calls, compromising application integrity and availability.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-41214?

CVE-2022-41214 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap, published on 8 Nov 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Due to insufficient input validation, SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform allows an attacker with high level privileges to use a remote enabled function to delete a file which is otherwise restricted. On successful exploitation an attacker can completely compromise the integrity and availability of the application.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-41214?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41214?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-41214 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2022-41214 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-41214 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3g8c-3h7h-7p82.

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