CVE-2023-40309

Missing Authorization check in SAP CommonCryptoLib

Description

SAP CommonCryptoLib does not perform necessary authentication checks, which may result in missing or wrong authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges. Depending on the application and the level of privileges acquired, an attacker could abuse functionality restricted to a particular user group as well as read, modify or delete restricted data.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.16%
Vendor Advisory sap.com Vendor Advisory sap.com
Affected: SAP_SE SAP CommonCryptoLib
Affected: SAP_SE SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP, SAP NetWeaver AS Java and ABAP Platform of S/4HANA on-premise
Affected: SAP_SE SAP Web Dispatcher
Affected: SAP_SE SAP Content Server
Affected: SAP_SE SAP HANA Database
Affected: SAP_SE SAP Host Agent
Affected: SAP_SE SAP Extended Application Services and Runtime (XSA)
Affected: SAP_SE SAPSSOEXT
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40309?
CVE-2023-40309 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40309?
To fix CVE-2023-40309, 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-2023-40309 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40309 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-2023-40309?
CVE-2023-40309 affects SAP_SE SAP CommonCryptoLib, SAP_SE SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP, SAP NetWeaver AS Java and ABAP Platform of S/4HANA on-premise, SAP_SE SAP Web Dispatcher, SAP_SE SAP Content Server, SAP_SE SAP HANA Database, SAP_SE SAP Host Agent, SAP_SE SAP Extended Application Services and Runtime (XSA), SAP_SE SAPSSOEXT.
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