CVE-2023-40309
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.75%
Last modified
CVE-2023-40309 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sap | Commoncryptolib | 8.0.0 |
| Sap | Content Server | 6.50 |
| Sap | Content Server | 7.53 |
| Sap | Content Server | 7.54 |
| Sap | Extended Application Services And Runtime | 1.0 |
| Sap | Hana Database | 2.0 |
| Sap | Host Agent | 722 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Abap | 7.22ext |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Abap | kernel_7.22 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Abap | kernel_7.53 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Abap | kernel_7.54 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Abap | kernel_7.77 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Abap | kernel_7.85 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Abap | kernel_7.89 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Abap | kernel_7.91 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Abap | kernel_7.92 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Abap | kernel_7.93 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Abap | kernel_8.04 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Abap | kernel64nuc_7.22 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Abap | kernel64nuc_7.22ext |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Abap | kernel64uc_7.22 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Abap | kernel64uc_7.22ext |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Abap | kernel64uc_7.53 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Abap | kernel64uc_8.04 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Java | kernel_7.22 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Java | kernel_7.53 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Java | kernel_7.54 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Java | kernel_7.77 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Java | kernel_7.85 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Java | kernel_7.89 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Java | kernel_7.91 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Java | kernel_7.92 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Java | kernel_7.93 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Java | kernel_8.04 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Java | kernel64nuc_7.22 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Java | kernel64nuc_7.22ext |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Java | kernel64uc_7.22 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Java | kernel64uc_7.22ext |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Java | kernel64uc_7.53 |
| Sap | Netweaver Application Server Java | kernel64uc_8.04 |
| Sap | Sapssoext | 17.0 |
| Sap | Web Dispatcher | 7.22ext |
| Sap | Web Dispatcher | 7.53 |
| Sap | Web Dispatcher | 7.54 |
| Sap | Web Dispatcher | 7.77 |
| Sap | Web Dispatcher | 7.85 |
| Sap | Web Dispatcher | 7.89 |
References
- https://me.sap.com/notes/3340576Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://me.sap.com/notes/3340576Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40309?
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.
How severe is CVE-2023-40309?
CVE-2023-40309 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40309?
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.
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