How severe is CVE-2023-37492?

CVE-2023-37492 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-37492 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-37492?

CVE-2023-37492 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37492?

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

When was CVE-2023-37492 published?

CVE-2023-37492 was published on 2023-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-37492

CVE-2023-37492 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap
Published: 2023-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform - versions SAP_BASIS 700, SAP_BASIS 701, SAP_BASIS 702, SAP_BASIS 731, SAP_BASIS 740, SAP_BASIS 750, SAP_BASIS 752, SAP_BASIS 753, SAP_BASIS 754, SAP_BASIS 755, SAP_BASIS 756, SAP_BASIS 757, SAP_BASIS 758, SAP_BASIS 793, SAP_BASIS 804, does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges. This could allow an attacker to read sensitive information which can be used in a subsequent serious attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-37492?: SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform - versions SAP_BASIS 700, SAP_BASIS 701, SAP_BASIS 702, SAP_BASIS 731, SAP_BASIS 740, SAP_BASIS 750, SAP_BASIS 752, SAP_BASIS 753, SAP_BASIS 754, SAP_BASIS 755, SAP_BASIS 756, SAP_BASIS 757, SAP_BASIS 758, SAP_BASIS 793, SAP_BASIS 804, does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges. This could allow an attacker to read sensitive information which can be used in a subsequent serious attack.
How severe is CVE-2023-37492?: CVE-2023-37492 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-37492 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-37492?: CVE-2023-37492 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37492?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-37492 published?: CVE-2023-37492 was published on 2023-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:700:*:*:*:sap_basis:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:701:*:*:*:sap_basis:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:702:*:*:*:sap_basis:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:731:*:*:*:sap_basis:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:740:*:*:*:sap_basis:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:750:*:*:*:sap_basis:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:752:*:*:*:sap_basis:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:753:*:*:*:sap_basis:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:754:*:*:*:sap_basis:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:755:*:*:*:sap_basis:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:756:*:*:*:sap_basis:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:757:*:*:*:sap_basis:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:758:*:*:*:sap_basis:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:793:*:*:*:sap_basis:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:804:*:*:*:sap_basis:*:*:*

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