How severe is CVE-2023-25616?

CVE-2023-25616 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-25616 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-25616?

CVE-2023-25616 primarily affects Sap Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25616?

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-2023-25616 published?

CVE-2023-25616 was published on 2023-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-25616

CVE-2023-25616 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sap Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-74.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Sap Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform
Published: 2023-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In some scenario, SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform (CMC) - versions 420, 430, Program Object execution can lead to code injection vulnerability which could allow an attacker to gain access to resources that are allowed by extra privileges. Successful attack could highly impact the confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25616?: In some scenario, SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform (CMC) - versions 420, 430, Program Object execution can lead to code injection vulnerability which could allow an attacker to gain access to resources that are allowed by extra privileges. Successful attack could highly impact the confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of the system.
How severe is CVE-2023-25616?: CVE-2023-25616 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-25616 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-25616?: CVE-2023-25616 primarily affects Sap Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25616?: 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-2023-25616 published?: CVE-2023-25616 was published on 2023-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_objects_business_intelligence_platform:420:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_objects_business_intelligence_platform:430:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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