CVE-2023-29109: sap abap_platform

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-29109 is a medium (CVSS 4.6) vulnerability in sap abap_platform. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 24.1% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 11-04-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 07-02-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The SAP Application Interface Framework (Message Dashboard) - versions AIF 703, AIFX 702, S4CORE 101, SAP_BASIS 755, 756, SAP_ABA 75C, 75D, 75E, application allows an Excel formula injection. An authorized attacker can inject arbitrary Excel formulas into fields like the Tooltip of the Custom Hints List. Once the victim opens the downloaded Excel document, the formula will be executed. As a result, an attacker can cause limited impact on the confidentiality and integrity of the application.

• CWE-1236Improper Neutralization of Formula Elements in a CSV FileThe product saves user-provided information into a Comma-Separated Value (CSV) file, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could be interpreted as a command when the file is opened by a spreadsheet product.