How severe is CVE-2022-22533?

CVE-2022-22533 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-22533 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22533?

CVE-2022-22533 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Java. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22533?

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-2022-22533 published?

CVE-2022-22533 was published on 2022-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22533

CVE-2022-22533 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Application Server Java with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Sap Netweaver Application Server Java
Published: 2022-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Due to improper error handling in SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java - versions KRNL64NUC 7.22, 7.22EXT, 7.49, KRNL64UC, 7.22, 7.22EXT, 7.49, 7.53, KERNEL 7.22, 7.49, 7.53, an attacker could submit multiple HTTP server requests resulting in errors, such that it consumes the memory buffer. This could result in system shutdown rendering the system unavailable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22533?: Due to improper error handling in SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java - versions KRNL64NUC 7.22, 7.22EXT, 7.49, KRNL64UC, 7.22, 7.22EXT, 7.49, 7.53, KERNEL 7.22, 7.49, 7.53, an attacker could submit multiple HTTP server requests resulting in errors, such that it consumes the memory buffer. This could result in system shutdown rendering the system unavailable.
How severe is CVE-2022-22533?: CVE-2022-22533 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-22533 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22533?: CVE-2022-22533 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Java. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22533?: 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-2022-22533 published?: CVE-2022-22533 was published on 2022-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:7.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:7.49:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:7.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:krnl64nuc_7.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:krnl64nuc_7.22ext:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:krnl64nuc_7.49:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:krnl64uc_7.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:krnl64uc_7.22ext:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:krnl64uc_7.49:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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