How severe is CVE-2022-27656?

CVE-2022-27656 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-27656 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27656?

CVE-2022-27656 primarily affects Sap Netweaver As Abap Kernel. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27656?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-27656 published?

CVE-2022-27656 was published on 2022-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27656

CVE-2022-27656 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver As Abap Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sap Netweaver As Abap Kernel
Published: 2022-05-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Web administration UI of SAP Web Dispatcher and the Internet Communication Manager (ICM) does not sufficiently encode user-controlled inputs, resulting in Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27656?: The Web administration UI of SAP Web Dispatcher and the Internet Communication Manager (ICM) does not sufficiently encode user-controlled inputs, resulting in Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2022-27656?: CVE-2022-27656 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-27656 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27656?: CVE-2022-27656 primarily affects Sap Netweaver As Abap Kernel. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27656?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-27656 published?: CVE-2022-27656 was published on 2022-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (21)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_as_abap_kernel:7.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_as_abap_kernel:7.49:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_as_abap_kernel:7.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_as_abap_kernel:7.77:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_as_abap_kernel:7.81:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_as_abap_kernel:7.85:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_as_abap_kernel:7.86:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_as_abap_kernel:7.87:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_as_abap_kernel:8.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_as_abap_krnl64uc:7.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_as_abap_krnl64uc:7.22ext:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_as_abap_krnl64uc:7.49:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_as_abap_krnl64uc:7.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_as_abap_krnl64uc:8.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:webdispatcher:7.22ext:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:webdispatcher:7.49:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:webdispatcher:7.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:webdispatcher:7.77:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:webdispatcher:7.81:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:webdispatcher:7.83:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:webdispatcher:7.85:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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