How severe is CVE-2023-49577?

CVE-2023-49577 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-49577 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-49577?

CVE-2023-49577 primarily affects Sap Human Capital Management. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49577?

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

When was CVE-2023-49577 published?

CVE-2023-49577 was published on 2023-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49577

CVE-2023-49577 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Human Capital Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sap Human Capital Management
Published: 2023-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SAP HCM (SMART PAYE solution) - versions S4HCMCIE 100, SAP_HRCIE 600, SAP_HRCIE 604, SAP_HRCIE 608, does not sufficiently encode user-controlled inputs, resulting in Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. After successful exploitation, an attacker can cause limited impact on confidentiality and integrity of the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49577?: The SAP HCM (SMART PAYE solution) - versions S4HCMCIE 100, SAP_HRCIE 600, SAP_HRCIE 604, SAP_HRCIE 608, does not sufficiently encode user-controlled inputs, resulting in Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. After successful exploitation, an attacker can cause limited impact on confidentiality and integrity of the application.
How severe is CVE-2023-49577?: CVE-2023-49577 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-49577 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-49577?: CVE-2023-49577 primarily affects Sap Human Capital Management. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49577?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-49577 published?: CVE-2023-49577 was published on 2023-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:human_capital_management:s4hcmcie_100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:human_capital_management:sap_hrcie_600:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:human_capital_management:sap_hrcie_604:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:human_capital_management:sap_hrcie_608:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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