How severe is CVE-2023-49581?

CVE-2023-49581 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-49581 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-2023-49581?

CVE-2023-49581 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-49581?

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

When was CVE-2023-49581 published?

CVE-2023-49581 was published on 2023-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-49581

CVE-2023-49581 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap
Published: 2023-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP GUI for Windows and SAP GUI for Java allow an unauthenticated attacker to access information which would otherwise be restricted and confidential. In addition, this vulnerability allows the unauthenticated attacker to write data to a database table. By doing so the attacker could increase response times of the AS ABAP, leading to mild impact on availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49581?: SAP GUI for Windows and SAP GUI for Java allow an unauthenticated attacker to access information which would otherwise be restricted and confidential. In addition, this vulnerability allows the unauthenticated attacker to write data to a database table. By doing so the attacker could increase response times of the AS ABAP, leading to mild impact on availability.
How severe is CVE-2023-49581?: CVE-2023-49581 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-49581 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-2023-49581?: CVE-2023-49581 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49581?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-49581 published?: CVE-2023-49581 was published on 2023-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:700:*:*:*:sap_basis:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:731:*:*:*:sap_basis:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:740:*:*:*:sap_basis:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_abap:750:*:*:*:sap_basis:*:*:*

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