CVE-2023-40623

low-risk
Published 2023-09-12

SAP BusinessObjects Suite Installer - version 420, 430, allows an attacker within the network to create a directory under temporary directory and link it to a directory with operating system files. On successful exploitation the attacker can delete all the operating system files causing a limited impact on integrity and completely compromising the availability of the system.

Do I need to act?

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0.15% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 6.2/10 Medium
ADJACENT_NETWORK / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (2)

Businessobjects
Businessobjects

Affected Vendors

Sap

References (4)

Permissions Required https://me.sap.com/notes/3317702
Vendor Advisory https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html
Permissions Required https://me.sap.com/notes/3317702
Vendor Advisory https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html
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/ 100
low-risk
Severity 16/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal
Exposure 7/34 · Low