CVE-2022-40772Network attack vector

Restricted data access via PostgreSQL function validation bypass

Published Nov 23, 2022 · Updated Apr 28, 2025

Improper input validation in ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus 14000 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to read restricted database data. The generateSQLReport path accepts a crafted query containing a specific PostgreSQL function without properly validating it, bypassing report restrictions. Access to query reports is required, and the resulting impact is limited to data otherwise inaccessible to that account.

CVSS severity6.5
Medium
EPSS probability3.04%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Improper input validation in ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus 14000 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to read restricted database data. The generateSQLReport path accepts a crafted query containing a specific PostgreSQL function without properly validating it, bypassing report restrictions. Access to query reports is required, and the resulting impact is limited to data otherwise inaccessible to that account.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-40772
Published
Nov 23, 2022
Updated
Apr 28, 2025
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
T1213
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Nov 23, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 28, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

6.5NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
6.5CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
8.8Trend Micro Zero Day InitiativeCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
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Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

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Technologies

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