CVE-2023-50423

Escalation of Privileges in SAP BTP Security Services Integration Library ([Python] cloud-pysec)

Description

SAP BTP Security Services Integration Library ([Python] sap-xssec) - versions < 4.1.0, allow under certain conditions an escalation of privileges. On successful exploitation, an unauthenticated attacker can obtain arbitrary permissions within the application.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.55%
Vendor Advisory sap.com Vendor Advisory github.com Vendor Advisory sap.com Vendor Advisory sap.com
Affected: SAP_SE sap-xssec
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://me.sap.com/notes/3411067 vendor advisory permissions required
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html vendor advisory
https://pypi.org/project/sap-xssec/ product
https://blogs.sap.com/2023/12/12/unveiling-critical-security-updates-sap-btp-security-note-3411067/ vendor advisory
https://github.com/SAP/cloud-pysec/security/advisories/GHSA-6mjg-37cp-42x5 vendor advisory
https://github.com/SAP/cloud-pysec/ product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-50423?
CVE-2023-50423 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-50423?
To fix CVE-2023-50423, 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-2023-50423 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-50423 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-50423?
CVE-2023-50423 affects SAP_SE sap-xssec.
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