Improper access control in SAP GUI

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU84580

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-49580

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in SAP GUI for Windows and SAP GUI for Java. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain access to sensitive information or create Layout configurations of the ABAP List Viewer.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SAP GUI for Windows: 7.55 - 7.58

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:sap:sap_gui:7.55:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sap:sap_gui:7.56:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sap:sap_gui:7.57:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html#2023-12

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.