How severe is CVE-2023-37483?

CVE-2023-37483 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-37483 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-37483?

CVE-2023-37483 affects Sap Powerdesigner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37483?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-37483 published?

CVE-2023-37483 was published on 2023-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-37483

CVE-2023-37483 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sap Powerdesigner with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Sap Powerdesigner
Published: 2023-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP PowerDesigner - version 16.7, has improper access control which might allow an unauthenticated attacker to run arbitrary queries against the back-end database via Proxy.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-37483?: SAP PowerDesigner - version 16.7, has improper access control which might allow an unauthenticated attacker to run arbitrary queries against the back-end database via Proxy.
How severe is CVE-2023-37483?: CVE-2023-37483 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-37483 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-37483?: CVE-2023-37483 affects Sap Powerdesigner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37483?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-37483 published?: CVE-2023-37483 was published on 2023-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:powerdesigner:16.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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