#VU100246 Unprotected storage of credentials in SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA - CVE-2024-47588

Vulnerability identifier: #VU100246

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-47588

CWE-ID: CWE-256

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: SAP

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to other users' credentials.

The vulnerability exists due to the Software Update Manager 1.1 stored credentials in plain text in a log file on the system when a software upgrade encounters errors. A local user can view contents of the configuration file and gain access to passwords for 3rd party integration.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA: All versions

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External links
https://me.sap.com/notes/3522953
https://support.sap.com/en/my-support/knowledge-base/security-notes-news/november-2024.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.