Missing Authorization check in SAP CommonCryptoLib
CVE-2023-40309

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
SAP
Status
SAP Commoncryptolib
SAP Netweaver As Abap, SAP Netweaver As Java And Abap Platform Of S/4hana On-premise
SAP Web Dispatcher
SAP Content Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 September 2023

Summary

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.

Affected Version(s)

SAP CommonCryptoLib 8

SAP Content Server 6.50

SAP Content Server 7.53

References

https://me.sap.com/notes/3340576
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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