CVE-2023-40309: sap_se sap commoncryptolib Incorrect Authorization

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2023-40309 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in sap_se sap commoncryptolib. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 58.5% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 12-09-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 28-09-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

SAP CommonCryptoLib does not perform necessary authentication checks, which may result in missing or wrong authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges. Depending on the application and the level of privileges acquired, an attacker could abuse functionality restricted to a particular user group as well as read, modify or delete restricted data.

• CWE-863Incorrect AuthorizationThe product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.