How severe is CVE-2022-22528?

CVE-2022-22528 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-22528 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22528?

CVE-2022-22528 affects Sap Adaptive Server Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22528?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-22528 published?

CVE-2022-22528 was published on 2022-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22528

CVE-2022-22528 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Adaptive Server Enterprise with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Sap Adaptive Server Enterprise
Published: 2022-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) - version 16.0, installation makes an entry in the system PATH environment variable in Windows platform which, under certain conditions, allows a Standard User to execute malicious Windows binaries which may lead to privilege escalation on the local system. The issue is with the ASE installer and does not impact other ASE binaries.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22528?: SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) - version 16.0, installation makes an entry in the system PATH environment variable in Windows platform which, under certain conditions, allows a Standard User to execute malicious Windows binaries which may lead to privilege escalation on the local system. The issue is with the ASE installer and does not impact other ASE binaries.
How severe is CVE-2022-22528?: CVE-2022-22528 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-22528 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22528?: CVE-2022-22528 affects Sap Adaptive Server Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22528?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-22528 published?: CVE-2022-22528 was published on 2022-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:adaptive_server_enterprise:16.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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