How severe is CVE-2023-42480?

CVE-2023-42480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-42480 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42480?

CVE-2023-42480 affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42480?

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

When was CVE-2023-42480 published?

CVE-2023-42480 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42480

CVE-2023-42480 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Application Server Java with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Sap Netweaver Application Server Java
Published: 2023-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The unauthenticated attacker in NetWeaver AS Java Logon application - version 7.50, can brute force the login functionality to identify the legitimate user ids. This will have an impact on confidentiality but there is no other impact on integrity or availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42480?: The unauthenticated attacker in NetWeaver AS Java Logon application - version 7.50, can brute force the login functionality to identify the legitimate user ids. This will have an impact on confidentiality but there is no other impact on integrity or availability.
How severe is CVE-2023-42480?: CVE-2023-42480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-42480 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42480?: CVE-2023-42480 affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42480?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-42480 published?: CVE-2023-42480 was published on 2023-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:7.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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