Improper authentication in SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU78829

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-35874

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing authentication requests. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP: 722 - 793

ABAP Platform: 7.22 - 7.93

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:sap:sap_netweaver_as_abap:722:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sap:sap_netweaver_as_abap:753:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sap:sap_netweaver_as_abap:754:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sap:abap_platform:7.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sap:abap_platform:7.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sap:abap_platform:7.54:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://dam.sap.com/mac/app/e/pdf/preview/embed/ucQrx6G?ltr=a&rc=10&july2023

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.