#VU78732 Improper access control in SAP S/4HANA - CVE-2023-35870

Vulnerability identifier: #VU78732

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-35870

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SAP S/4HANA
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: SAP

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions when creating a journal entry template in SAP S/4HANA (Manage Journal Entry Template). A local user can intercept the save request and change the template.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SAP S/4HANA: S4CORE 104 - 107

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

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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