CVE-2022-41205: SAP GUI allows an authenticated attacker to execute scripts in the local network

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-41205 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting gui. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SAP GUI allows an authenticated attacker to execute scripts in the local network. On successful exploitation, the attacker can gain access to registries which can cause a limited impact on confidentiality and high impact on availability of the application.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 88%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2022-11-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): SAP SE · Vendor: sap

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-11-08 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sap gui DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.70

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.70

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gui || rpm -q gui || gui --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.70 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gui sudo apt install gui=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.70> sudo apt-mark hold gui

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list gui sudo dnf downgrade gui-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.70> sudo dnf versionlock add gui

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-41205?

gui: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-41205 being exploited?

CVE-2022-41205 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-41205 affect?

CVE-2022-41205 affects gui. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). SAP GUI allows an authenticated attacker to execute scripts in the local network. On successful exploitation, the attacker can gain access to registries which can cause a limited impact on confidentiality and high impact on availability of

How urgent is CVE-2022-41205?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

SAP vulnerabilities

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References

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