How severe is CVE-2023-40623?

CVE-2023-40623 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-40623 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40623?

CVE-2023-40623 primarily affects Sap Businessobjects. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40623?

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

When was CVE-2023-40623 published?

CVE-2023-40623 was published on 2023-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40623

CVE-2023-40623 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Businessobjects with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-1386.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1386
Affected product: Sap Businessobjects
Published: 2023-09-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP BusinessObjects Suite Installer - version 420, 430, allows an attacker within the network to create a directory under temporary directory and link it to a directory with operating system files. On successful exploitation the attacker can delete all the operating system files causing a limited impact on integrity and completely compromising the availability of the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40623?: SAP BusinessObjects Suite Installer - version 420, 430, allows an attacker within the network to create a directory under temporary directory and link it to a directory with operating system files. On successful exploitation the attacker can delete all the operating system files causing a limited impact on integrity and completely compromising the availability of the system.
How severe is CVE-2023-40623?: CVE-2023-40623 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-40623 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40623?: CVE-2023-40623 primarily affects Sap Businessobjects. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40623?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-40623 published?: CVE-2023-40623 was published on 2023-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects:420:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects:430:*:*:*:-:*:*:*

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