How severe is CVE-2023-29109?

CVE-2023-29109 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-29109 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29109?

CVE-2023-29109 primarily affects Sap Abap Platform. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29109?

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

When was CVE-2023-29109 published?

CVE-2023-29109 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-29109

CVE-2023-29109 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Abap Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-1236.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Sap Abap Platform
Published: 2023-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SAP Application Interface Framework (Message Dashboard) - versions AIF 703, AIFX 702, S4CORE 101, SAP_BASIS 755, 756, SAP_ABA 75C, 75D, 75E, application allows an Excel formula injection. An authorized attacker can inject arbitrary Excel formulas into fields like the Tooltip of the Custom Hints List. Once the victim opens the downloaded Excel document, the formula will be executed. As a result, an attacker can cause limited impact on the confidentiality and integrity of the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29109?: The SAP Application Interface Framework (Message Dashboard) - versions AIF 703, AIFX 702, S4CORE 101, SAP_BASIS 755, 756, SAP_ABA 75C, 75D, 75E, application allows an Excel formula injection. An authorized attacker can inject arbitrary Excel formulas into fields like the Tooltip of the Custom Hints List. Once the victim opens the downloaded Excel document, the formula will be executed. As a result, an attacker can cause limited impact on the confidentiality and integrity of the application.
How severe is CVE-2023-29109?: CVE-2023-29109 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-29109 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29109?: CVE-2023-29109 primarily affects Sap Abap Platform. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29109?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-29109 published?: CVE-2023-29109 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:abap_platform:75c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:abap_platform:75d:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:abap_platform:75e:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:application_interface_framework:aif_703:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:application_interface_framework:aifx_702:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:basis:755:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:basis:756:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:s4core:101:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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