CVE-2023-42473: sap_se s/4hana (manage withholding tax items) Missing Authorization
CVSS: 5.4v3.1MediumModified
Published 10-10-2023Last modified 27-02-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-42473 is a medium (CVSS 5.4) Missing Authorization vulnerability in sap_se s/4hana (manage withholding tax items). EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 24.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.4/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.33%
0%100%
Low · +0.06 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 10-10-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 27-02-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
S/4HANA Manage (Withholding Tax Items) - version 106, does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges which has low impact on the confidentiality and integrity of the application.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 5.4Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.4MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.33%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
24%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.06 pp
From 0.27% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.33%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Sap1 product
- s\/4hana106
Sap_se1 product
2 vendors · 2 products
References
2 links- me.sap.com/notes/3219846Permissions Required