CVE-2023-37491

Improper Authorization check vulnerability in SAP Message Server

Description

The ACL (Access Control List) of SAP Message Server - versions KERNEL 7.22, KERNEL 7.53, KERNEL 7.54, KERNEL 7.77, RNL64UC 7.22, RNL64UC 7.22EXT, RNL64UC 7.53, KRNL64NUC 7.22, KRNL64NUC 7.22EXT, can be bypassed in certain conditions, which may enable an authenticated malicious user to enter the network of the SAP systems served by the attacked SAP Message server. This may lead to unauthorized read and write of data as well as rendering the system unavailable.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory sap.com
Affected: SAP_SE SAP Message Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://me.sap.com/notes/3344295 permissions required
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37491?
CVE-2023-37491 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-37491?
To fix CVE-2023-37491, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-37491 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-37491 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-37491?
CVE-2023-37491 affects SAP_SE SAP Message Server.
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