CVE-2023-27268 Improper Access Control in SAP NetWeaver AS Java (Object Analyzing Service)

Medium 5.3 Published 14 Mar 2023 Updated 27 Feb 2025

Unauthenticated attackers can access server settings and data via an open interface due to missing authorization checks 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-2023-27268?

CVE-2023-27268 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver AS Java (Object Analyzing Service), published on 14 Mar 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SAP NetWeaver AS Java (Object Analyzing Service) - version 7.50, does not perform necessary authorization checks, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to attach to an open interface and make use of an open naming and directory API to access a service which will enable them to access but not modify server settings and data with no effect on availability., resulting in escalation of privileges.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-27268?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Netweaver Application Server for Java.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27268?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-27268 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-2023-27268 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-27268 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7gph-fg9q-775p.