CVE-2023-49583
CVE-2023-49583 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sap @sap/xssec with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-749.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-749
- Affected product: Sap @sap/xssec
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SAP BTP Security Services Integration Library ([Node.js] @sap/xssec - versions < 3.6.0, allow under certain conditions an escalation of privileges. On successful exploitation, an unauthenticated attacker can obtain arbitrary permissions within the application.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-49583?
- SAP BTP Security Services Integration Library ([Node.js] @sap/xssec - versions < 3.6.0, allow under certain conditions an escalation of privileges. On successful exploitation, an unauthenticated attacker can obtain arbitrary permissions within the application.
- How severe is CVE-2023-49583?
- CVE-2023-49583 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2023-49583 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-49583?
- CVE-2023-49583 affects Sap @sap/xssec. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-49583?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-49583 published?
- CVE-2023-49583 was published on 2023-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://blogs.sap.com/2023/12/12/unveiling-critical-security-updates-sap-btp-security-note-3411067/
- https://me.sap.com/notes/3411067
- https://me.sap.com/notes/3412456
- https://me.sap.com/notes/3413475
- https://www.npmjs.com/package/@sap/xssec
- https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:\@sap\/xssec:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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