How severe is CVE-2023-26461?

CVE-2023-26461 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-26461 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-26461?

CVE-2023-26461 affects Sap Netweaver Enterprise Portal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26461?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-26461 published?

CVE-2023-26461 was published on 2023-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-26461

CVE-2023-26461 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Enterprise Portal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Sap Netweaver Enterprise Portal
Published: 2023-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP NetWeaver allows (SAP Enterprise Portal) - version 7.50, allows an authenticated attacker with sufficient privileges to access the XML parser which can submit a crafted XML file which when parsed will enable them to access but not modify sensitive files and data. It allows the attacker to view sensitive data which is owned by certain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-26461?: SAP NetWeaver allows (SAP Enterprise Portal) - version 7.50, allows an authenticated attacker with sufficient privileges to access the XML parser which can submit a crafted XML file which when parsed will enable them to access but not modify sensitive files and data. It allows the attacker to view sensitive data which is owned by certain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2023-26461?: CVE-2023-26461 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-26461 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-26461?: CVE-2023-26461 affects Sap Netweaver Enterprise Portal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-26461?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-26461 published?: CVE-2023-26461 was published on 2023-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_enterprise_portal:7.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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