How severe is CVE-2023-39440?

CVE-2023-39440 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-39440 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-39440?

CVE-2023-39440 affects Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-39440?

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

When was CVE-2023-39440 published?

CVE-2023-39440 was published on 2023-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-39440

CVE-2023-39440 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence
Published: 2023-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence - version 420, If a user logs in to a particular program, under certain specific conditions memory might not be cleared up properly, due to which attacker might be able to get access to user credentials. For a successful attack, the attacker needs to have local access to the system. There is no impact on availability and integrity.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-39440?: In SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence - version 420, If a user logs in to a particular program, under certain specific conditions memory might not be cleared up properly, due to which attacker might be able to get access to user credentials. For a successful attack, the attacker needs to have local access to the system. There is no impact on availability and integrity.
How severe is CVE-2023-39440?: CVE-2023-39440 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-39440 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-39440?: CVE-2023-39440 affects Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39440?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-39440 published?: CVE-2023-39440 was published on 2023-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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