12/9/2023
25/9/2024
CVE-2023-40621: Code Injection vulnerability in SAP PowerDesigner Client
First published: Tue Sep 12 2023(Updated: )
SAP PowerDesigner Client - version 16.7, allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject VBScript code in a document and have it opened by an unsuspecting user, to have it executed by the application on behalf of the user. The application has a security option to disable or prompt users before untrusted scripts are executed, but this is not set as default.
Credit: cna@sap.com cna@sap.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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SAP PowerDesigner | =16.7 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this SAP PowerDesigner Client vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this SAP PowerDesigner Client vulnerability is CVE-2023-40621.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-40621?
The severity of CVE-2023-40621 is medium with a severity value of 6.3.
Which version of SAP PowerDesigner Client is affected by CVE-2023-40621?
Version 16.7 of SAP PowerDesigner Client is affected by CVE-2023-40621.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-40621?
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2023-40621 by injecting VBScript code in a document and having it opened by an unsuspecting user, which will then be executed by the application on behalf of the user.
Are there any workarounds or mitigations available for CVE-2023-40621?
There are no specific workarounds or mitigations available for CVE-2023-40621, but it is recommended to apply the latest security updates and patches provided by SAP.
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