How severe is CVE-2023-40624?

CVE-2023-40624 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-40624 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-40624?

CVE-2023-40624 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40624?

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

When was CVE-2023-40624 published?

CVE-2023-40624 was published on 2023-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-40624

CVE-2023-40624 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap
Published: 2023-09-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP (applications based on Unified Rendering) - versions SAP_UI 754, SAP_UI 755, SAP_UI 756, SAP_UI 757, SAP_UI 758, SAP_BASIS 702, SAP_BASIS 731, allows an attacker to inject JavaScript code that can be executed in the web-application. An attacker could thereby control the behavior of this web-application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-40624?: SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP (applications based on Unified Rendering) - versions SAP_UI 754, SAP_UI 755, SAP_UI 756, SAP_UI 757, SAP_UI 758, SAP_BASIS 702, SAP_BASIS 731, allows an attacker to inject JavaScript code that can be executed in the web-application. An attacker could thereby control the behavior of this web-application.
How severe is CVE-2023-40624?: CVE-2023-40624 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-40624 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-40624?: CVE-2023-40624 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40624?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-40624 published?: CVE-2023-40624 was published on 2023-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

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:754:*:*:*:sap_ui:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:755:*:*:*:sap_ui:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:756:*:*:*:sap_ui:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:757:*:*:*:sap_ui:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:758:*:*:*:sap_ui:*:*:*

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