#VU82047 Missing Authorization in SAP S/4HANA - CVE-2023-42473

Vulnerability identifier: #VU82047

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42473

CWE-ID: CWE-862

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: SAP

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass authorization.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization checks in Withholding Tax Items. A remote authenticated user can gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SAP S/4HANA: 106

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External links
https://me.sap.com/notes/3219846
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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