How severe is CVE-2022-28214?

CVE-2022-28214 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-2022-28214 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28214?

CVE-2022-28214 primarily affects Sap Businessobjects. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28214?

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-2022-28214 published?

CVE-2022-28214 was published on 2022-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28214

CVE-2022-28214 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Businessobjects 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Sap Businessobjects
Published: 2022-05-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

During an update of SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise, Central Management Server (CMS) - versions 420, 430, authentication credentials are being exposed in Sysmon event logs. This Information Disclosure could cause a high impact on systems’ Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28214?: During an update of SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise, Central Management Server (CMS) - versions 420, 430, authentication credentials are being exposed in Sysmon event logs. This Information Disclosure could cause a high impact on systems’ Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.
How severe is CVE-2022-28214?: CVE-2022-28214 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-2022-28214 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28214?: CVE-2022-28214 primarily affects Sap Businessobjects. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28214?: 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-2022-28214 published?: CVE-2022-28214 was published on 2022-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects:420:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects:430:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_business_intelligence:420:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_business_intelligence:430:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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