CVE-2023-37492 Missing Authorization check in SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP and ABAP Platform

Medium 4.9 Published 8 Aug 2023 Updated 8 Oct 2024

An authenticated attacker can bypass authorization checks to escalate privileges and read sensitive information in SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP.

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

What is CVE-2023-37492?

CVE-2023-37492 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap, published on 8 Aug 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform - versions SAP_BASIS 700, SAP_BASIS 701, SAP_BASIS 702, SAP_BASIS 731, SAP_BASIS 740, SAP_BASIS 750, SAP_BASIS 752, SAP_BASIS 753, SAP_BASIS 754, SAP_BASIS 755, SAP_BASIS 756, SAP_BASIS 757, SAP_BASIS 758, SAP_BASIS 793, SAP_BASIS 804, does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges. This could allow an attacker to read sensitive information which can be used in a subsequent serious attack.

Weakness: CWE-862, CWE-863

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-37492?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37492?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-37492 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-2023-37492 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-37492 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fxjx-xx78-2944.