CVE-2023-49577 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the SAP HCM (SMART PAYE solution)
An attacker can execute arbitrary scripts in the SAP HCM SMART PAYE solution, compromising confidentiality and integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-49577?
CVE-2023-49577 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SAP_SE SAP HCM (SMART PAYE solution), published on 12 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The SAP HCM (SMART PAYE solution) - versions S4HCMCIE 100, SAP_HRCIE 600, SAP_HRCIE 604, SAP_HRCIE 608, does not sufficiently encode user-controlled inputs, resulting in Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. After successful exploitation, an attacker can cause limited impact on confidentiality and integrity of the application.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-49577?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sap Human Capital Management.
How do I fix CVE-2023-49577?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-49577 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2023-49577 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-49577 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in SAP_SE SAP HCM (SMART PAYE solution)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4frv-8ww7-r9hh.