CVE-2017-6061 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

An XSS vulnerability in the help feature of SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation 10.0.0.1933 allows attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a GET request.

Understanding CVE-2017-6061

This CVE involves a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in a specific component of SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation.

What is CVE-2017-6061?

CVE-2017-6061 is an XSS vulnerability found in the help feature of SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation 10.0.0.1933, enabling attackers to insert malicious web script or HTML through a GET request.

The Impact of CVE-2017-6061

This vulnerability could be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected site, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-6061

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The XSS vulnerability in SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation 10.0.0.1933 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a specific URI (/finance/help/en/frameset.htm).

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: SAP BusinessObjects Financial Consolidation
Version: 10.0.0.1933

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted GET request to the URI /finance/help/en/frameset.htm, allowing them to inject malicious code.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2017-6061, follow these mitigation strategies:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the security patch provided by SAP in Security Note 2368106.
Monitor and restrict access to the vulnerable component.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software components to prevent vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate potential weaknesses.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and advisories from SAP.