How severe is CVE-2023-37490?

CVE-2023-37490 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-37490 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-37490?

CVE-2023-37490 primarily affects Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37490?

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-2023-37490 published?

CVE-2023-37490 was published on 2023-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-37490

CVE-2023-37490 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence
Published: 2023-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP Business Objects Installer - versions 420, 430, allows an authenticated attacker within the network to overwrite an executable file created in a temporary directory during the installation process. On replacing this executable with a malicious file, an attacker can completely compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-37490?: SAP Business Objects Installer - versions 420, 430, allows an authenticated attacker within the network to overwrite an executable file created in a temporary directory during the installation process. On replacing this executable with a malicious file, an attacker can completely compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system
How severe is CVE-2023-37490?: CVE-2023-37490 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-37490 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-37490?: CVE-2023-37490 primarily affects Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37490?: 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-2023-37490 published?: CVE-2023-37490 was published on 2023-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_business_intelligence:420:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_business_intelligence:430:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence

CVE-2023-40622 — Critical (CVSS 9.9): SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Promotion Management) - versions 420, 430, under certain condition…
CVE-2023-28765 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): An attacker with basic privileges in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Promotion Management) -…
CVE-2018-2445 — Critical (CVSS 9.6): AdminTools in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence, versions 4.1, 4.2, allows an attacker to manipulate the…
CVE-2023-28762 — Critical (CVSS 9.1): SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform - versions 420, 430, allows an authenticated attacker with…
CVE-2022-41203 — High (CVSS 8.8): In some workflow of SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform (Central Management Console and BI LaunchPad), an authenticated…
CVE-2018-2442 — High (CVSS 8.8): In SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence, versions 4.0, 4.1 and 4.2, while viewing a Web Intelligence report from…

All CVEs affecting Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence →

Other CWE-427 (Uncontrolled Search Path Element) vulnerabilities

CVE-2025-4981 — Critical (CVSS 9.9): Mattermost versions 10.5.x <= 10.5.5, 9.11.x <= 9.11.15, 10.8.x <= 10.8.0, 10.7.x <= 10.7.2, 10.6.x <= 10.6.5 fail to…
CVE-2025-69599 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): RayVentory Scan Engine through 12.6 Update 8 allows attackers to gain privileges if they control the value of the PATH…
CVE-2019-25268 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): NREL BEopt 2.8.0.0 contains a DLL hijacking vulnerability that allows attackers to load arbitrary libraries by tricking…
CVE-2023-53959 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): FileZilla Client 3.63.1 contains a DLL hijacking vulnerability that allows attackers to execute malicious code by…
CVE-2025-65741 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Sublime Text 3 Build 3208 or prior for MacOS is vulnerable to Dylib Injection. An attacker could compile a .dylib file…
CVE-2024-23054 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): An issue in Plone Docker Official Image 5.2.13 (5221) open-source software that could allow for remote code execution…

Browse all CWE-427 (Uncontrolled Search Path Element) vulnerabilities →