CVE-2023-40625 : What You Need to Know

This article provides detailed information about CVE-2023-40625, a vulnerability impacting SAP Manage Purchase Contracts App versions 102 to 107.

Understanding CVE-2023-40625

CVE-2023-40625 highlights a missing authorization check in SAP Manage Purchase Contracts App, potentially allowing an attacker to escalate privileges.

What is CVE-2023-40625?

The vulnerability in versions 102 to 107 of SAP Manage Purchase Contracts App allows an authenticated user to bypass necessary authorization checks, leading to the escalation of privileges.

The Impact of CVE-2023-40625

While the impact on confidentiality and integrity is low, the vulnerability poses a medium risk with a CVSS base score of 5.4. However, there is no impact on the availability of the system.

Technical Details of CVE-2023-40625

The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) and scored a CVSS base severity of MEDIUM (5.4). The attack complexity is LOW, requiring LOW privileges and no user interaction.

Vulnerability Description

SAP Manage Purchase Contracts App versions 102 to 107 lack necessary authorization checks, enabling an attacker to execute unintended actions, potentially leading to privilege escalation.

Affected Systems and Versions

The affected versions include S4CORE 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, and 107 of the Manage Purchase Contracts App.

Exploitation Mechanism

An authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability by bypassing authorization checks, thereby gaining elevated privileges.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2023-40625, users should take immediate steps and adopt long-term security practices to enhance system protection.

Immediate Steps to Take

Ensure to implement the necessary authorization checks and monitor for any unauthorized actions or escalations.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the SAP Manage Purchase Contracts App to mitigate potential risks and vulnerabilities.