How severe is CVE-2023-27498?

CVE-2023-27498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-27498 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27498?

CVE-2023-27498 affects Sap Host Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27498?

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-2023-27498 published?

CVE-2023-27498 was published on 2023-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27498

CVE-2023-27498 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Host Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-121.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-121
Affected product: Sap Host Agent
Published: 2023-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP Host Agent (SAPOSCOL) - version 7.22, allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to a server port assigned to the SAP Start Service to submit a crafted request which results in a memory corruption error. This error can be used to reveal but not modify any technical information about the server. It can also make a particular service temporarily unavailable

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27498?: SAP Host Agent (SAPOSCOL) - version 7.22, allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to a server port assigned to the SAP Start Service to submit a crafted request which results in a memory corruption error. This error can be used to reveal but not modify any technical information about the server. It can also make a particular service temporarily unavailable
How severe is CVE-2023-27498?: CVE-2023-27498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-27498 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27498?: CVE-2023-27498 affects Sap Host Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27498?: 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-2023-27498 published?: CVE-2023-27498 was published on 2023-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:host_agent:7.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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