CVE-2023-0014CWE-294

Capture-replay vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver AS for ABAP and ABAP Platform

Critical · published January 10, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
53.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A tiny ambiguity in SAP NetWeaver is a potential gold mine for attackers! With the right knowledge, a malicious user could grab that system identity info and gain unauthorized access. 🔥 Think of it like a hotel that has your reservation but writes your name on a sticky note in a way that anyone could misinterpret it. A clever thief could use that confusion to check into your room and access your valuables! An attacker could potentially waltz into the system undetected, gaining illegitimate access and the ability to manipulate data or settings. This could lead to devastating consequences, including data breaches and unauthorized transactions.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel that has your reservation but writes your name on a sticky note in a way that anyone could misinterpret it. A clever thief could use that confusion to check into your room and access your valuables! This vulnerability occurs because the SAP NetWeaver ABAP Server creates ambiguous information about system identity, which can be exploited by malicious users to execute capture-replay attacks, effectively impersonating legitimate users or processes.

What to do

An attacker could potentially waltz into the system undetected, gaining illegitimate access and the ability to manipulate data or settings. This could lead to devastating consequences, including data breaches and unauthorized transactions. To combat this, ensure you upgrade to the latest patch available for your version of SAP NetWeaver. It's also crucial to review your system’s access controls and monitor for unusual activity to tighten security further. 🛡️ This is fixable! With these updates, you'll be one step closer to locking down your system like a pro. You've got this! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00712 · 53.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-294 · Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay
Published
2023-01-10T03:02Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 JAN 03:02Z
    Capture-replay vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver AS for ABAP and ABAP Platform
    cvelistv5