How severe is CVE-2023-40310?

CVE-2023-40310 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-40310 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-2023-40310?

CVE-2023-40310 affects Sap Powerdesigner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40310?

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

When was CVE-2023-40310 published?

CVE-2023-40310 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40310

CVE-2023-40310 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Powerdesigner with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-112.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-112
Affected product: Sap Powerdesigner
Published: 2023-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP PowerDesigner Client - version 16.7, does not sufficiently validate BPMN2 XML document imported from an untrusted source. As a result, URLs of external entities in BPMN2 file, although not used, would be accessed during import. A successful attack could impact availability of SAP PowerDesigner Client.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40310?: SAP PowerDesigner Client - version 16.7, does not sufficiently validate BPMN2 XML document imported from an untrusted source. As a result, URLs of external entities in BPMN2 file, although not used, would be accessed during import. A successful attack could impact availability of SAP PowerDesigner Client.
How severe is CVE-2023-40310?: CVE-2023-40310 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-40310 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-2023-40310?: CVE-2023-40310 affects Sap Powerdesigner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40310?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-40310 published?: CVE-2023-40310 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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