#VU78723 Path traversal in SAP NetWeaver - CVE-2023-33989
Published: July 27, 2023 / Updated: August 9, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU78723
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-33989
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
SAP NetWeaver
SAP NetWeaver
Software vendor:
SAP
SAP
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in BI CONT ADD ON. A remote privileged user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.