CVE-2023-27500: Directory Traversal vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver AS for ABAP and ABAP Platform

Published Mar 14, 2023
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Updated

An attacker with non-administrative authorizations can exploit a directory traversal flaw in program SAPRSBRO to over-write system files. In this attack, no data can be read but potentially critical OS files can be over-written making the system unavailable.

Affected Software

13 affected components
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=700
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=701
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=702
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=731
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=740
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=750
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=751
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=752
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=753
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=754
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=755
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=756
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=757

Event History

Mar 14, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:05 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Dec 10, 2024
News Published
08:48 PM
Jul 8, 2025
News Published
11:01 PM
Sep 10, 2025
News Published
via The Register·03:31 AM
News Published
via The Register·03:36 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-27500.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27500?

CVE-2023-27500 has a severity of 8.1 (critical).

3

How does the attacker exploit CVE-2023-27500?

The attacker exploits a directory traversal flaw in program SAPRSBRO to over-write system files.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2023-27500?

In this attack, no data can be read but potentially critical OS files can be over-written making the system unavailable.

5

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-27500?

SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP versions 700, 701, 702, 731, 740, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, and 757 are affected.

6

How can I fix CVE-2023-27500?

Please refer to the SAP security note for instructions on how to fix CVE-2023-27500: [link to SAP security note].

7

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-27500?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-27500 in the following references: [link to SAP support note] [link to SAP document].

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