How severe is GHSA-m8rw-rcpq-2vp2?

GHSA-m8rw-rcpq-2vp2 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10, rated CRITICAL. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by GHSA-m8rw-rcpq-2vp2?

GHSA-m8rw-rcpq-2vp2 affects the following packages: github.com/sap/cloud-security-client-go (Go). Ecosystems affected: Go.

How do I fix GHSA-m8rw-rcpq-2vp2?

Update github.com/sap/cloud-security-client-go to 0.17.0 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-m8rw-rcpq-2vp2 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.

How do I detect GHSA-m8rw-rcpq-2vp2 in my Go dependencies?

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

How do I mitigate GHSA-m8rw-rcpq-2vp2 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 GHSA-m8rw-rcpq-2vp2 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for GHSA-m8rw-rcpq-2vp2 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 GHSA-m8rw-rcpq-2vp2?

GHSA-m8rw-rcpq-2vp2 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 GHSA-m8rw-rcpq-2vp2?

GHSA-m8rw-rcpq-2vp2 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 GHSA-m8rw-rcpq-2vp2 published, and has it been updated?

GHSA-m8rw-rcpq-2vp2 was published on December 13, 2023 and was last updated on July 8, 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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🐹 Go

Not in CISA KEV

CRITICAL severity

Improper Privilege Management in github.com/sap/cloud-security-client-goGHSA-m8rw-rcpq-2vp2

CRITICALFix: SAP/cloud-security-client-go@2e3bd63

GHSA-m8rw-rcpq-2vp2 is a critical-severity (CVSS 9.1) CWE-749 vulnerability in github.com/sap/cloud-security-client-go. A fix is available for github.com/sap/cloud-security-client-go — see the affected versions and patch details below.

Also known asCVE-2023-50422 CVE-2023-50424 GHSA-59c9-pxq8-9c73 GHSA-92cg-ghq6-9587GO-2023-2400

Published

Dec 13, 2023

Updated

Jul 8, 2026

Affected

1 pkg

Patched

1 / 1

Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Nov 5, 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

1 pkg affected

🐹github.com/sap/cloud-security-client-go

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

Description

Impact

SAP BTP Security Services Integration Library ([Golang] github.com/sap/cloud-security-client-go) 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 >= 0.17.0 We always recommend to upgrade to the latest released version.

Workarounds

No workarounds

References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-50424

Affected Packages

1 total 1 fixed

Ecosystem	Package	Vulnerable range	Fix
🐹Go	`github.com/sap/cloud-security-client-go`	all versions	0.17.0`go get github.com/sap/cloud-security-client-go@v0.17.0`

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 github.com/sap/cloud-security-client-go, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update github.com/sap/cloud-security-client-go to 0.17.0 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-m8rw-rcpq-2vp2 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 ([Golang] github.com/sap/cloud-security-client-go) 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 >= 0.17.0 We always recommend to upgrade to the latest released version. ### Workarounds No workarounds ### References https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-50424