How severe is CVE-2023-26459?

CVE-2023-26459 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-26459 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-26459?

CVE-2023-26459 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26459?

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

When was CVE-2023-26459 published?

CVE-2023-26459 was published on 2023-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-26459

CVE-2023-26459 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-918.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap
Published: 2023-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Due to improper input controls In SAP NetWeaver AS for ABAP and ABAP Platform - versions 700, 701, 702, 731, 740, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, 757, 791, an attacker authenticated as a non-administrative user can craft a request which will trigger the application server to send a request to an arbitrary URL which can reveal, modify or make unavailable non-sensitive information, leading to low impact on Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-26459?: Due to improper input controls In SAP NetWeaver AS for ABAP and ABAP Platform - versions 700, 701, 702, 731, 740, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, 757, 791, an attacker authenticated as a non-administrative user can craft a request which will trigger the application server to send a request to an arbitrary URL which can reveal, modify or make unavailable non-sensitive information, leading to low impact on Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability.
How severe is CVE-2023-26459?: CVE-2023-26459 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-26459 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-26459?: CVE-2023-26459 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-26459?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-26459 published?: CVE-2023-26459 was published on 2023-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:700:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:701:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:702:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:731:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:740:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:750:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:751:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:752:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:753:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:754:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:755:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:756:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:757:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:791:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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