How severe is CVE-2022-31591?

CVE-2022-31591 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-2022-31591 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-31591?

CVE-2022-31591 primarily affects Sap Businessobjects Bw Publisher Service. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31591?

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-2022-31591 published?

CVE-2022-31591 was published on 2022-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-31591

CVE-2022-31591 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Businessobjects Bw Publisher Service 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-428.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-428
Affected product: Sap Businessobjects Bw Publisher Service
Published: 2022-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP BusinessObjects BW Publisher Service - versions 420, 430, uses a search path that contains an unquoted element. A local attacker can gain elevated privileges by inserting an executable file in the path of the affected service

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-31591?: SAP BusinessObjects BW Publisher Service - versions 420, 430, uses a search path that contains an unquoted element. A local attacker can gain elevated privileges by inserting an executable file in the path of the affected service
How severe is CVE-2022-31591?: CVE-2022-31591 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-2022-31591 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-31591?: CVE-2022-31591 primarily affects Sap Businessobjects Bw Publisher Service. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31591?: 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-2022-31591 published?: CVE-2022-31591 was published on 2022-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_bw_publisher_service:420:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_bw_publisher_service:430:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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