Vulnerability · Published Dec 12, 2023 · Assigned by sap
CVE-2023-50423Escalation of Privileges in SAP BTP Security Services Integration Library ([Python] cloud-pysec)
Critical 9.1
In plain English
A critical-severity security flaw in sap-xssec from SAP_SE. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.1% (higher than 66% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)9.1Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)1.1%top 34.0% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
SAP BTP Security Services Integration Library ([Python] sap-xssec) - versions < 4.1.0, allow under certain conditions an escalation of privileges. On successful exploitation, an unauthenticated attacker can obtain arbitrary permissions within the application.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | sap-xssec | 4.1.0 | GHSA-6mjg-37cp-42x5 |
| PyPI | sap-xssec | 4.1.0 | PYSEC-2023-261 |
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-749 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
References
- https://me.sap.com/notes/3411067 vendor-advisory
- https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html
- https://pypi.org/project/sap-xssec/
- https://blogs.sap.com/2023/12/12/unveiling-critical-security-updates-sap-btp-security-note-3411067/
- https://github.com/SAP/cloud-pysec/security/advisories/GHSA-6mjg-37cp-42x5 vendor-advisory
- https://github.com/SAP/cloud-pysec/