CVE-2023-39440

What it is

In SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence - version 420, If a user logs in to a particular program, under certain specific conditions memory might not be cleared up properly, due to which attacker might be able to get access to user credentials. For a successful attack, the attacker needs to have local access to the system. There is no impact on availability and integrity.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure.

Exploit odds

0.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2023-08-08 01:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 06:12 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 4.4 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2023-08-08 01:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 06:12 UTC

Exploit probability

0.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-312

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence 420

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 4.4

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

High

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

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