CVE-2023-35872 Missing Authentication check in SAP NetWeaver Process Integration (Message Display Tool)

Medium 6.5 Published 11 Jul 2023 Updated 8 Nov 2024

An unauthenticated attacker can access technical product status and configuration data in SAP NetWeaver Process Integration, causing limited confidentiality and availability impact.

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-2023-35872?

CVE-2023-35872 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in SAP_SE SAP NetWeaver Process Integration (Message Display Tool), published on 11 Jul 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Message Display Tool (MDT) of SAP NetWeaver Process Integration - version SAP_XIAF 7.50, does not perform authentication checks for certain functionalities that require user identity. An unauthenticated user might access technical data about the product status and its configuration. The vulnerability does not allow access to sensitive information or administrative functionalities. On successful exploitation an attacker can cause limited impact on confidentiality and availability of the application.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-35872?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Netweaver Process Integration.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35872?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-35872 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-2023-35872 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-35872 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7775-vpxf-hr38.