CVE-2023-40621

Name: CVE-2023-40621
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-09-12T03:15:12.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40621 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. SAP PowerDesigner Client - version 16.7, allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject VBScript code in a document and have it opened by an unsuspecting user, to have it executed by the application on behalf of the user. The application has a security option to disable or prompt users before untrusted scripts are executed, but this is not set as default.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SAP PowerDesigner Client - version 16.7, allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject VBScript code in a document and have it opened by an unsuspecting user, to have it executed by the application on behalf of the user. The application has a security option to disable or prompt users before untrusted scripts are executed, but this is not set as default.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.65%

46.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Powerdesigner	16.7

References

https://me.sap.com/notes/3357163Permissions Required
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.htmlVendor Advisory
https://me.sap.com/notes/3357163Permissions Required
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 12, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40621?

How severe is CVE-2023-40621?

CVE-2023-40621 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40621?

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-2023-40621?

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Source: NVD / NIST