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CVE-2023-41369:
Python vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2023-41369 affects the Create Single Payment application of SAP S/4HANA versions 100 through 108. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed in September 2023, allowing attackers to upload XML files as attachments that can cause performance issues in browsers (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 4.3 (MEDIUM) according to NIST's assessment, with a vector string of CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L. SAP SE assessed it with a slightly lower score of 3.5 (LOW). The vulnerability is classified as CWE-611 (Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) (NVD).
Impact
When exploited, the vulnerability allows an attacker to cause performance degradation in the browser when a user clicks on the malicious XML file in the attachment section. The primary impact is on system availability, with no direct effect on confidentiality or integrity (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
SAP has released security notes and patches to address this vulnerability. Users should refer to SAP Security Note 3369680 for detailed mitigation instructions (SAP Note).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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