How severe is CVE-2022-39801?

CVE-2022-39801 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-39801 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-39801?

CVE-2022-39801 affects Sap Access Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39801?

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-2022-39801 published?

CVE-2022-39801 was published on 2022-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-39801

CVE-2022-39801 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Access Control 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Sap Access Control
Published: 2022-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP GRC Access control Emergency Access Management allows an authenticated attacker to access a Firefighter session even after it is closed in Firefighter Logon Pad. This attack can be launched only within the firewall. On successful exploitation the attacker can gain access to admin session and completely compromise the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-39801?: SAP GRC Access control Emergency Access Management allows an authenticated attacker to access a Firefighter session even after it is closed in Firefighter Logon Pad. This attack can be launched only within the firewall. On successful exploitation the attacker can gain access to admin session and completely compromise the application.
How severe is CVE-2022-39801?: CVE-2022-39801 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-39801 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-39801?: CVE-2022-39801 affects Sap Access Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-39801?: 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-2022-39801 published?: CVE-2022-39801 was published on 2022-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:access_control:12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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