How severe is CVE-2023-50422?

CVE-2023-50422 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10, rated CRITICAL. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2023-50422?

CVE-2023-50422 affects the following packages: com.sap.cloud.security:java-security (Maven), com.sap.cloud.security:java-security (Maven), com.sap.cloud.security:spring-security (Maven), com.sap.cloud.security:spring-security (Maven), com.sap.cloud.security.xsuaa:spring-xsuaa (Maven), com.sap.cloud.security.xsuaa:spring-xsuaa (Maven). Ecosystems affected: Maven.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50422?

Update com.sap.cloud.security:java-security to 2.17.0 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2023-50422 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect CVE-2023-50422 in my Maven dependencies?

Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for com.sap.cloud.security:java-security, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.

How do I mitigate CVE-2023-50422 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Is CVE-2023-50422 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2023-50422 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2023-50422?

CVE-2023-50422 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 1.4%, placing it in the 72th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score indicates relatively lower exploitation probability, though the CVSS severity should still guide your patching priority.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-50422?

CVE-2023-50422 is classified as CWE-749 (CWE-749). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

When was CVE-2023-50422 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2023-50422 was published on December 12, 2023 and was last updated on October 28, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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CRITICAL severity

CVE-2023-50422 — java-security

CRITICALFix: SAP/cloud-security-services-integration-library@4b3e42a

CVE-2023-50422 is a critical-severity (CVSS 9.1) CWE-749 vulnerability in com.sap.cloud.security:java-security. A fix is available for com.sap.cloud.security:java-security — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Escalation of Privileges in SAP BTP Security Services Integration Library ([Java] cloud-security-services-integration-library)

Also known asCVE-2023-50424 GHSA-59c9-pxq8-9c73 GHSA-92cg-ghq6-9587 GHSA-m8rw-rcpq-2vp2GO-2023-2400

Published

Dec 12, 2023

Updated

Oct 28, 2026

Affected

6 pkgs

Patched

6 / 6

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Oct 31, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

1.4%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Lower Risk0.00%

Lower risk than most CVEs72th percentile — riskier than 72% of all scored CVEsHighest risk

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.

How urgent is this, really

Where this sits among everything scored

Real-World Exposure

6 pkgs affected

☕com.sap.cloud.security:java-security☕com.sap.cloud.security:java-security☕com.sap.cloud.security:spring-security☕com.sap.cloud.security:spring-security☕com.sap.cloud.security.xsuaa:spring-xsuaa☕com.sap.cloud.security.xsuaa:spring-xsuaa

Real-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Maven packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.

Description

Impact

SAP BTP Security Services Integration Library ([Java] cloud-security-services-integration-library) allows under certain conditions an escalation of privileges. On successful exploitation, an unauthenticated attacker can obtain arbitrary permissions within the application.

Patches

Upgrade to patched version >= 2.17.0 or >= 3.3.0 We always recommend to upgrade to the latest released version.

Workarounds

No workarounds

References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-50422

Affected Packages

6 total 6 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
☕Maven	`com.sap.cloud.security:java-security`	all versions	2.17.0`com.sap.cloud.security:java-security:2.17.0`
☕Maven	`com.sap.cloud.security:java-security`	≥ 3.0.0&&< 3.3.0	3.3.0`com.sap.cloud.security:java-security:3.3.0`
☕Maven	`com.sap.cloud.security:spring-security`	all versions	2.17.0`com.sap.cloud.security:spring-security:2.17.0`
☕Maven	`com.sap.cloud.security:spring-security`	≥ 3.0.0&&< 3.3.0	3.3.0`com.sap.cloud.security:spring-security:3.3.0`
☕Maven	`com.sap.cloud.security.xsuaa:spring-xsuaa`	all versions	2.17.0`com.sap.cloud.security.xsuaa:spring-xsuaa:2.17.0`
☕Maven	`com.sap.cloud.security.xsuaa:spring-xsuaa`	≥ 3.0.0&&< 3.3.0	3.3.0`com.sap.cloud.security.xsuaa:spring-xsuaa:3.3.0`

Affected Products

1 product · 2 configurations

Application

cloud-security-services-integration-librarysap

≥ 3.0.0 && < 3.3.0

range

Detection & mitigation playbook

Open-source dependency

Detect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for com.sap.cloud.security:java-security, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update com.sap.cloud.security:java-security to 2.17.0 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2023-50422 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Frequently Asked Questions

### Impact SAP BTP Security Services Integration Library ([Java] cloud-security-services-integration-library) allows under certain conditions an escalation of privileges. On successful exploitation, an unauthenticated attacker can obtain arbitrary permissions within the application. ### Patches Upgrade to patched version >= 2.17.0 or >= 3.3.0 We always recommend to upgrade to the latest released version. ### Workarounds No workarounds ### References https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-50422

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