HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-0017
CRITICAL

CVE-2023-0017

CWE-284Published: January 10, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An unauthenticated attacker in SAP NetWeaver AS for Java - version 7.50, due to improper access control, can attach to an open interface and make use of an open naming and directory API to access services which can be used to perform unauthorized operations affecting users and data on the current system. This could allow the attacker to have full read access to user data, make modifications to user data, and make services within the system unavailable.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-0017 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

SAP1 product(s)
netweaver application server for java
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3268093
ADVISORYhttps://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html
ADVISORYhttps://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3268093
ADVISORYhttps://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html

All References (4)

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https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3268093Permissions Required · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.htmlVendor Advisory
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https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3268093Permissions Required · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.htmlVendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-0017
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-284
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 10, 2023

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2023-0017 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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