CVE-2022-41272CWE-306CWE-862CWE-89

An unauthenticated attacker over the network can attach to an open interface exposed through JNDI by the User Defined Search (UDS) of SAP NetWeaver Process…

Critical · published December 13, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An exposed JNDI interface in SAP NetWeaver PI allows attackers to sneak in, bypassing security like a delivery driver with a master key! 🔥 Think of the JNDI as a public bulletin board in a library, where anyone can post or read messages without a check-in process. If left unattended, it becomes a playground for sneaky pranks — only here, the stakes involve sensitive user data and system performance! An attacker can access user data, modify it, and even slow down your entire system. Imagine someone rummaging through your office, reading confidential files, making small changes to documents, and disrupting everyone’s workflow — it’s absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of the JNDI as a public bulletin board in a library, where anyone can post or read messages without a check-in process. If left unattended, it becomes a playground for sneaky pranks — only here, the stakes involve sensitive user data and system performance! This vulnerability lets unauthenticated attackers connect to an open interface via JNDI in SAP NetWeaver Process Integration, granting them unauthorized access to perform operations on user data.

What to do

An attacker can access user data, modify it, and even slow down your entire system. Imagine someone rummaging through your office, reading confidential files, making small changes to documents, and disrupting everyone’s workflow — it’s absolutely devastating! Patch SAP NetWeaver Process Integration to version 7.50 or later immediately. Disable any unnecessary JNDI interfaces and implement strict access controls to protect against unauthorized connections. Regularly audit your system for vulnerabilities! You’ve got this! Follow these steps and secure your system like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01102 · 65.4th percentile
Weaknesses
CWE-306 · Missing Authentication for Critical Function; CWE-862 · Missing Authorization; CWE-89 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Published
2022-12-13T03:05Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 DEC 03:05Z
    An unauthenticated attacker over the network can attach to an open interface exposed through JNDI by the User Defined Search (UDS) of SAP NetWeaver Process…
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