CVE-2023-50423 Escalation of Privileges in SAP BTP Security Services Integration Library ([Python] cloud-pysec)
An unauthenticated attacker can escalate privileges to obtain arbitrary permissions within applications using the SAP BTP Security Services Integration Library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-50423?
CVE-2023-50423 is a critical vulnerability in SAP_SE sap-xssec, published on 12 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SAP BTP Security Services Integration Library ([Python] sap-xssec) - versions < 4.1.0, allow under certain conditions an escalation of privileges. On successful exploitation, an unauthenticated attacker can obtain arbitrary permissions within the application.
Weakness: CWE-749
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-50423?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including sap-xssec. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
sap-xssec PyPI | All versions | 4.1.0 |
sap-xssec PyPI | All versions | 4.1.0 |
sap-xssec PyPI | All versions | 4.1.0 |
Products include Sap Sap-Xssec.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50423?
Upgrade sap-xssec to 4.1.0 or later.
Is CVE-2023-50423 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-50423 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6mjg-37cp-42x5, PYSEC-2023-261.