How severe is CVE-2022-45153?

CVE-2022-45153 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-45153 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45153?

CVE-2022-45153 primarily affects Suse Linux Enterprise Module For Sap Applications. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45153?

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-2022-45153 published?

CVE-2022-45153 was published on 2023-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-45153

CVE-2022-45153 is a high-severity vulnerability in Suse Linux Enterprise Module For Sap Applications with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Suse Linux Enterprise Module For Sap Applications
Published: 2023-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in saphanabootstrap-formula of SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for SAP Applications 15-SP1, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 12-SP5; openSUSE Leap 15.4 allows local attackers to escalate to root by manipulating the sudo configuration that is created. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for SAP Applications 15-SP1 saphanabootstrap-formula versions prior to 0.13.1+git.1667812208.4db963e. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 12-SP5 saphanabootstrap-formula versions prior to 0.13.1+git.1667812208.4db963e. openSUSE Leap 15.4 saphanabootstrap-formula versions prior to 0.13.1+git.1667812208.4db963e.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45153?: An Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in saphanabootstrap-formula of SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for SAP Applications 15-SP1, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 12-SP5; openSUSE Leap 15.4 allows local attackers to escalate to root by manipulating the sudo configuration that is created. This issue affects: SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for SAP Applications 15-SP1 saphanabootstrap-formula versions prior to 0.13.1+git.1667812208.4db963e. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP 12-SP5 saphanabootstrap-formula versions prior to 0.13.1+git.1667812208.4db963e. openSUSE Leap 15.4 saphanabootstrap-formula versions prior to 0.13.1+git.1667812208.4db963e.
How severe is CVE-2022-45153?: CVE-2022-45153 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-45153 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45153?: CVE-2022-45153 primarily affects Suse Linux Enterprise Module For Sap Applications. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45153?: 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-2022-45153 published?: CVE-2022-45153 was published on 2023-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1205990

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:suse:linux_enterprise_module_for_sap_applications:15:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:12:sp5:*:*:*:sap:*:*

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