How severe is CVE-2023-42473?

CVE-2023-42473 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-42473 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42473?

CVE-2023-42473 affects Sap S/4hana. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42473?

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

When was CVE-2023-42473 published?

CVE-2023-42473 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42473

CVE-2023-42473 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap S/4hana with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Sap S/4hana
Published: 2023-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

S/4HANA Manage (Withholding Tax Items) - version 106, does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges which has low impact on the confidentiality and integrity of the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42473?: S/4HANA Manage (Withholding Tax Items) - version 106, does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges which has low impact on the confidentiality and integrity of the application.
How severe is CVE-2023-42473?: CVE-2023-42473 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-42473 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42473?: CVE-2023-42473 affects Sap S/4hana. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42473?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-42473 published?: CVE-2023-42473 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:s\/4hana:106:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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