CVE-2023-50423CWE-749

Escalation of Privileges in SAP BTP Security Services Integration Library ([Python] cloud-pysec)

Critical · published December 12, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unauthenticated attacker can gain arbitrary permissions in SAP BTP Security Services Integration Library versions < 4.1.0 — talk about a security nightmare! 🔥 This is like leaving the keys to all the executive offices out in the open, allowing anyone to waltz right in and access sensitive information without a second thought. It's a recipe for disaster when anyone can suddenly play CEO! If exploited, attackers could escalate their privileges and gain unauthorized access to critical system functions, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized actions, or even complete system takeover. Imagine the chaos that could ensue if anyone could operate with admin-level access!

Put simply

This is like leaving the keys to all the executive offices out in the open, allowing anyone to waltz right in and access sensitive information without a second thought. It's a recipe for disaster when anyone can suddenly play CEO! This vulnerability allows privilege escalation due to inadequate validation within the SAP XSSEC Python library. An unauthenticated user can exploit this flaw, leading to arbitrary permission grants within the application.

What to do

If exploited, attackers could escalate their privileges and gain unauthorized access to critical system functions, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized actions, or even complete system takeover. Imagine the chaos that could ensue if anyone could operate with admin-level access! Upgrade your SAP BTP Security Services Integration Library to version 4.1.0 or later immediately. Ensure you review permissions and access controls in your applications to mitigate any potential risks. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll have your defenses fortified 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
0.01109 · 65.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-749 · Exposed Dangerous Method or Function
Published
2023-12-12T01:52Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 DEC 01:52Z
    Escalation of Privileges in SAP BTP Security Services Integration Library ([Python] cloud-pysec)
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