8.1
CWE
640
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-42481: Improper Access Control vulnerability in SAP Commerce Cloud

First published: Tue Dec 12 2023(Updated: )

In SAP Commerce Cloud - versions HY_COM 1905, HY_COM 2005, HY_COM2105, HY_COM 2011, HY_COM 2205, COM_CLOUD 2211, a locked B2B user can misuse the forgotten password functionality to un-block his user account again and re-gain access if SAP Commerce Cloud - Composable Storefront is used as storefront, due to weak access controls in place. This leads to a considerable impact on confidentiality and integrity.

Credit: cna@sap.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SAP Commerce Cloud=8.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-42481?

    The severity of CVE-2023-42481 is classified as medium.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-42481?

    To fix CVE-2023-42481, apply the recommended patches provided by SAP for affected versions of SAP Commerce Cloud.

  • Which versions of SAP Commerce Cloud are affected by CVE-2023-42481?

    CVE-2023-42481 affects SAP Commerce Cloud versions HY_COM 1905, HY_COM 2005, HY_COM 2105, HY_COM 2011, HY_COM 2205, and COM_CLOUD 2211.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2023-42481?

    CVE-2023-42481 allows a locked B2B user to misuse the forgotten password functionality to regain access to their account.

  • What actions should be taken if I am using a vulnerable version of SAP Commerce Cloud?

    If using a vulnerable version of SAP Commerce Cloud, it is advisable to upgrade to a patched version immediately to mitigate risks.

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