How severe is CVE-2023-29186?

CVE-2023-29186 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-29186 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29186?

CVE-2023-29186 primarily affects Sap Netweaver. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29186?

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-2023-29186 published?

CVE-2023-29186 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-29186

CVE-2023-29186 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 23% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 23% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Sap Netweaver
Published: 2023-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In SAP NetWeaver (BI CONT ADDON) - versions 707, 737, 747, 757, an attacker can exploit a directory traversal flaw in a report to upload and overwrite files on the SAP server. Data cannot be read but if a remote attacker has sufficient (administrative) privileges then potentially critical OS files can be overwritten making the system unavailable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29186?: In SAP NetWeaver (BI CONT ADDON) - versions 707, 737, 747, 757, an attacker can exploit a directory traversal flaw in a report to upload and overwrite files on the SAP server. Data cannot be read but if a remote attacker has sufficient (administrative) privileges then potentially critical OS files can be overwritten making the system unavailable.
How severe is CVE-2023-29186?: CVE-2023-29186 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-29186 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29186?: CVE-2023-29186 primarily affects Sap Netweaver. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29186?: 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-2023-29186 published?: CVE-2023-29186 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:707:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:737:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:747:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:757:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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