CVE-2023-50422CWE-749

Escalation of Privileges in SAP BTP Security Services Integration Library ([Java] cloud-security-services-integration-library)

Critical · published December 12, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
71.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 An unauthenticated attacker can walk right in and gain arbitrary permissions in SAP BTP Security Services! Think of it like a hotel where anyone can check in without a reservation and room key. With the right charm, they could access the penthouse suite and manipulate the entire building's operations! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to escalate their privileges, effectively granting them unrestricted access to sensitive application functions. Imagine the chaos if a malicious actor could delete critical data, change user permissions, or even take over the application entirely!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where anyone can check in without a reservation and room key. With the right charm, they could access the penthouse suite and manipulate the entire building's operations! This privilege escalation flaw exists in SAP's security services integration library for versions below 2.17.0 and between 3.0.0 to just before 3.3.0, allowing unauthorized access to elevated permissions under certain conditions.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to escalate their privileges, effectively granting them unrestricted access to sensitive application functions. Imagine the chaos if a malicious actor could delete critical data, change user permissions, or even take over the application entirely! To secure your application, upgrade to version 2.17.0 or any version from 3.3.0 onward immediately. Additionally, review user permissions and implement strong authentication measures to further protect your system. Don’t wait—this is critical! You’ve got this! With the right upgrades, you'll have your application locked down tight in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01355 · 71.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-749 · Exposed Dangerous Method or Function
Published
2023-12-12T01:31Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 DEC 01:31Z
    Escalation of Privileges in SAP BTP Security Services Integration Library ([Java] cloud-security-services-integration-library)
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