#VU17733 Authorization bypass in ABAP Platform - CVE-2019-0257

Vulnerability identifier: #VU17733

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0257

CWE-ID: CWE-862

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ABAP Platform
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: SAP

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication. A remote attacker can bypass authorization to conduct further attacks.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ABAP Platform: 7.0 - 7.75

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External links
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=510922950

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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