HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-37483
CRITICAL

CVE-2023-37483

CWE-306Published: August 8, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

SAP PowerDesigner - version 16.7, has improper access control which might allow an unauthenticated attacker to run arbitrary queries against the back-end database via Proxy.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SAP PowerDesigner suffers from improper access control that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary database queries via a proxy. This critical flaw has a CVSS score of 9.8 and could lead to unauthorized data access or manipulation.

There is no known public exploit, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Restrict network access to the affected service and apply the latest security updates for PowerDesigner 16.7.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-37483 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)
powerdesigner
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (4)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-37483
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-306
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 8, 2023

Related CVEs (CWE-306)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2023-37483 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.