CVE-2023-39440

Name: CVE-2023-39440
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-08T01:15:20.1+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-39440 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence - version 420, If a user logs in to a particular program, under certain specific conditions memory might not be cleared up properly, due to which attacker might be able to get access to user credentials. For a successful attack, the attacker needs to have local access to the system. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence - version 420, If a user logs in to a particular program, under certain specific conditions memory might not be cleared up properly, due to which attacker might be able to get access to user credentials. For a successful attack, the attacker needs to have local access to the system. There is no impact on availability and integrity.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.11%

1.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-312

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Businessobjects Business Intelligence	420

References

https://me.sap.com/notes/3312586Permissions Required
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.htmlVendor Advisory
https://me.sap.com/notes/3312586Permissions Required
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 8, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-39440?

How severe is CVE-2023-39440?

CVE-2023-39440 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39440?

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-2023-39440?

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Source: NVD / NIST