CVE-2023-26460 Improper Access Control in SAP NetWeaver AS Java (Cache Management Service)

Medium 5.3 Published 14 Mar 2023 Updated 27 Feb 2025

Attackers can access Cache Management Service functionalities without authentication, bypassing security controls in SAP NetWeaver AS Java.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-26460?

CVE-2023-26460 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver AS for Java, published on 14 Mar 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Cache Management Service in SAP NetWeaver Application Server for Java - version 7.50, does not perform any authentication checks for functionalities that require user identity

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-26460?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Netweaver Application Server for Java.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26460?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-26460 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2023-26460 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-26460 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x5c7-6jvq-v243.