CVE-2022-35170 : What You Need to Know

This CVE-2022-35170 affects SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal versions 7.10 to 7.50, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to insufficient encoding of user-controlled inputs over the network. This article provides insights into the impact, technical details, and mitigation strategies.

Understanding CVE-2022-35170

SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal versions 7.10 to 7.50 are impacted by a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that can alter the attack scope, with limited impact on data confidentiality and integrity.

What is CVE-2022-35170?

CVE-2022-35170 highlights the failure of SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal versions 7.10 to 7.50 in adequately encoding user-controlled inputs transmitted over the network, resulting in a security risk for organizations.

The Impact of CVE-2022-35170

The vulnerability exposes affected systems to reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially allowing malicious actors to manipulate user inputs and compromise the confidentiality and integrity of data within the SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-35170

This section discusses the vulnerability description, affected systems and versions, as well as the exploitation mechanism.

Vulnerability Description

SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal versions 7.10 to 7.50 lack proper encoding mechanisms for user-controlled inputs, enabling the exploitation of reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Affected Systems and Versions

The vulnerability impacts SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal versions 7.10, 7.11, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, and 7.50.

Exploitation Mechanism

Malicious actors can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into user inputs, which are then reflected back by the application, allowing for the execution of unauthorized scripts.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn about the immediate steps to take and long-term security practices to safeguard your systems against CVE-2022-35170.

Immediate Steps to Take

Organizations are advised to implement input validation and output encoding mechanisms, conduct security assessments, and apply relevant patches to mitigate the risk of XSS attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Establish a robust security awareness program, regularly update security configurations, monitor network traffic, and engage in threat intelligence sharing to enhance overall cybersecurity posture.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security bulletins and updates released by SAP SE to address the CVE-2022-35170 vulnerability and ensure timely application of patches to secure your SAP NetWeaver Enterprise Portal.