CVE-2023-29186

Name: CVE-2023-29186
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-04-11T04:16:08.61+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 23.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-29186 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In SAP NetWeaver (BI CONT ADDON) - versions 707, 737, 747, 757, an attacker can exploit a directory traversal flaw in a report to upload and overwrite files on the SAP server. Data cannot be read but if a remote attacker has sufficient (administrative) privileges then potentially critical OS files can be overwritten making the system unavailable. . EPSS estimates a 23.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In SAP NetWeaver (BI CONT ADDON) - versions 707, 737, 747, 757, an attacker can exploit a directory traversal flaw in a report to upload and overwrite files on the SAP server. Data cannot be read but if a remote attacker has sufficient (administrative) privileges then potentially critical OS files can be overwritten making the system unavailable.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

23.04%

97.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Netweaver	707
Sap	Netweaver	737
Sap	Netweaver	747
Sap	Netweaver	757

References

https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3305907Permissions Required
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.htmlVendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3305907Permissions Required
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-29186?

How severe is CVE-2023-29186?

CVE-2023-29186 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 23.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29186?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-29186?

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Source: NVD / NIST