CVE-2023-40623 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-40623: Arbitrary File Delete via Directory Junction in SAP BusinessObjects Suite(installer)

Vendor Sap_Se
Product SAP BusinessObjects Suite (Installer)
Weakness CWE-1386
Published September 12, 2023
Last update September 25, 2024
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CVSS base score

6.2/10
Attack vector Adjacent
Attack complexity High
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

September 12, 2023 CVE published
September 25, 2024 Record updated