CVE-2023-50423

Name: CVE-2023-50423
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-12T02:15:08.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-50423 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.11%

61.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-749

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Sap-Xssec	< 4.1.0

References

https://blogs.sap.com/2023/12/12/unveiling-critical-security-updates-sap-btp-security-note-3411067/Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/SAP/cloud-pysec/Product
https://github.com/SAP/cloud-pysec/security/advisories/GHSA-6mjg-37cp-42x5Vendor Advisory
https://me.sap.com/notes/3411067Permissions Required
https://pypi.org/project/sap-xssec/Product
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.htmlVendor Advisory
https://blogs.sap.com/2023/12/12/unveiling-critical-security-updates-sap-btp-security-note-3411067/Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/SAP/cloud-pysec/Product
https://github.com/SAP/cloud-pysec/security/advisories/GHSA-6mjg-37cp-42x5Vendor Advisory
https://me.sap.com/notes/3411067Permissions Required
https://pypi.org/project/sap-xssec/Product
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50423?

How severe is CVE-2023-50423?

CVE-2023-50423 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50423?

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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Source: NVD / NIST