Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is a cross-site scripting issue in SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP Business Server Pages. An unauthenticated attacker could inject malicious code that affects a user’s active session if that user interacts with the application. The reported impact is limited loss of confidentiality and integrity, not system availability.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate remediation item. It is not listed as known exploited, but affected SAP web applications can expose user sessions and data if users interact with malicious content. Prioritize externally reachable or sensitive business portals.
Technical view
CVE-2023-24522 is CWE-79 in SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP BSP Framework versions 700, 701, 702, 731, and 740. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.1 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to organizations running affected SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP BSP Framework versions, especially where BSP applications are reachable by untrusted users or partners. The source bundle does not identify affected configurations beyond versions 700, 701, 702, 731, and 740.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not report active exploitation, and CISA KEV status is false. Exploitation requires user interaction and appears to target user sessions through injected code over the network. No exploit steps, public exploit status, or observed campaign evidence is provided.
Researcher notes
The key constraints are UI:R, C:L, I:L, and A:N. This supports session-impacting XSS risk rather than full server compromise. Evidence is limited to the CVE description, CVSS data, affected versions, SAP Note reference, and SAP security note reference.
Mitigation direction
- Review SAP Note 3269118 for official vendor guidance and corrections.
- Apply SAP-supported remediation for affected BSP Framework versions where applicable.
- Inventory SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP systems for versions 700, 701, 702, 731, and 740.
- Restrict access to BSP applications that do not need public or broad network exposure.
- Prioritize remediation for systems handling sensitive data or external user traffic.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP BSP Framework is in use.
- Verify whether installed versions match 700, 701, 702, 731, or 740.
- Check SAP maintenance records for implementation of SAP Note 3269118 guidance.
- Identify externally reachable BSP applications and their user populations.
- Review application security testing results for stored or reflected script injection findings.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N2.82.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.1MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3269118CVE reference
- https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.htmlCVE reference
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.