Missing Authorization check in SAP CommonCryptoLib

CVE-2023-40309

What is CVE-2023-40309?

The SAP CommonCryptoLib has a critical vulnerability where it fails to implement essential authentication checks. This oversight can lead to improper or missing authorization verifications for users. As a result, an authenticated attacker may exploit this weakness to escalate their privileges, potentially gaining access to functionalities meant for specific user groups. This could allow the attacker to read, alter, or remove sensitive data that should be restricted.

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