How severe is CVE-2023-40621?

CVE-2023-40621 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-40621 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40621?

CVE-2023-40621 affects Sap Powerdesigner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40621?

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

When was CVE-2023-40621 published?

CVE-2023-40621 was published on 2023-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40621

CVE-2023-40621 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Powerdesigner with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Sap Powerdesigner
Published: 2023-09-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP PowerDesigner Client - version 16.7, allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject VBScript code in a document and have it opened by an unsuspecting user, to have it executed by the application on behalf of the user. The application has a security option to disable or prompt users before untrusted scripts are executed, but this is not set as default.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40621?: SAP PowerDesigner Client - version 16.7, allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject VBScript code in a document and have it opened by an unsuspecting user, to have it executed by the application on behalf of the user. The application has a security option to disable or prompt users before untrusted scripts are executed, but this is not set as default.
How severe is CVE-2023-40621?: CVE-2023-40621 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-40621 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40621?: CVE-2023-40621 affects Sap Powerdesigner. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40621?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-40621 published?: CVE-2023-40621 was published on 2023-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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