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CVE-2023-40623
CVE-2023-40623
PUBLISHED
CVSS 6.2 MEDIUM
Arbitrary File Delete via Directory Junction in SAP BusinessObjects Suite(installer)
Reported by sap · Published September 12, 2023
SAP BusinessObjects Suite Installer - version 420, 430, allows an attacker within the network to create a directory under temporary directory and link it to a directory with operating system files. On successful exploitation the attacker can delete all the operating system files causing a limited impact on integrity and completely compromising the availability of the system.
Risk scores
CVSS 3.1
6.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:H
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| SAP_SE | SAP BusinessObjects Suite (Installer) | 420, 430 |
| SAP_SE | SAP BusinessObjects Suite (Installer) | 420, 430 |
Timeline
- Sep 11, 2023 CVE Published
- Sep 12, 2023 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
- Sep 25, 2024 CVE Updated
- Apr 30, 2026 Security Advisory
- Aug 4, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
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