SB2023091308 - Remote code execution in SAP PowerDesigner Client
Published: September 13, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023091308
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Improperly implemented security check for standard (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40621)
CWE-ID: CWE-358 - Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to SAP PowerDesigner Client by default is installed with turned off security option to disable or prompt users before executing external scripts. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file with a malicious VBScript code inside and execute it on the system.Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.