How severe is CVE-2023-0017?

CVE-2023-0017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.4, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-0017 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-0017?

CVE-2023-0017 affects Sap Netweaver Application Server For Java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-0017?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-0017 published?

CVE-2023-0017 was published on 2023-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-0017

CVE-2023-0017 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Application Server For Java with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Sap Netweaver Application Server For Java
Published: 2023-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unauthenticated attacker in SAP NetWeaver AS for Java - version 7.50, due to improper access control, can attach to an open interface and make use of an open naming and directory API to access services which can be used to perform unauthorized operations affecting users and data on the current system. This could allow the attacker to have full read access to user data, make modifications to user data, and make services within the system unavailable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-0017?: An unauthenticated attacker in SAP NetWeaver AS for Java - version 7.50, due to improper access control, can attach to an open interface and make use of an open naming and directory API to access services which can be used to perform unauthorized operations affecting users and data on the current system. This could allow the attacker to have full read access to user data, make modifications to user data, and make services within the system unavailable.
How severe is CVE-2023-0017?: CVE-2023-0017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.4, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-0017 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-0017?: CVE-2023-0017 affects Sap Netweaver Application Server For Java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-0017?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-0017 published?: CVE-2023-0017 was published on 2023-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_for_java:7.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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