CVE-2023-33989
CVE-2023-33989 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Bi Content with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Sap Netweaver Bi Content
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An attacker with non-administrative authorizations in SAP NetWeaver (BI CONT ADD ON) - versions 707, 737, 747, 757, can exploit a directory traversal flaw to over-write system files. Data from confidential files cannot be read but potentially some OS files can be over-written leading to system compromise.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-33989?
- An attacker with non-administrative authorizations in SAP NetWeaver (BI CONT ADD ON) - versions 707, 737, 747, 757, can exploit a directory traversal flaw to over-write system files. Data from confidential files cannot be read but potentially some OS files can be over-written leading to system compromise.
- How severe is CVE-2023-33989?
- CVE-2023-33989 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-2023-33989 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-33989?
- CVE-2023-33989 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Bi Content. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-33989?
- 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-2023-33989 published?
- CVE-2023-33989 was published on 2023-07-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://me.sap.com/notes/3331376
- https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_bi_content:707:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_bi_content:737:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_bi_content:747:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_bi_content:757:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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