How severe is CVE-2023-42481?

CVE-2023-42481 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-42481 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42481?

CVE-2023-42481 affects Sap Commerce Cloud. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42481?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-42481 published?

CVE-2023-42481 was published on 2023-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42481

CVE-2023-42481 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Commerce Cloud with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-640.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-640
Affected product: Sap Commerce Cloud
Published: 2023-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In SAP Commerce Cloud - versions HY_COM 1905, HY_COM 2005, HY_COM2105, HY_COM 2011, HY_COM 2205, COM_CLOUD 2211, a locked B2B user can misuse the forgotten password functionality to un-block his user account again and re-gain access if SAP Commerce Cloud - Composable Storefront is used as storefront, due to weak access controls in place. This leads to a considerable impact on confidentiality and integrity.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42481?: In SAP Commerce Cloud - versions HY_COM 1905, HY_COM 2005, HY_COM2105, HY_COM 2011, HY_COM 2205, COM_CLOUD 2211, a locked B2B user can misuse the forgotten password functionality to un-block his user account again and re-gain access if SAP Commerce Cloud - Composable Storefront is used as storefront, due to weak access controls in place. This leads to a considerable impact on confidentiality and integrity.
How severe is CVE-2023-42481?: CVE-2023-42481 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-42481 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42481?: CVE-2023-42481 affects Sap Commerce Cloud. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42481?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-42481 published?: CVE-2023-42481 was published on 2023-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:commerce_cloud:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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