CVE-2018-2373 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-2373 affecting SAP HANA Extended Application Services 1.0. Unauthenticated users can exploit a SQL injection vulnerability to access system configuration details.
CVE-2018-2373 was published on February 14, 2018, by SAP SE. The vulnerability affects SAP HANA Extended Application Services version 1.0 and involves SQL injection, allowing unauthenticated users to execute SQL statements.
Understanding CVE-2018-2373
In specific cases, unauthenticated users may exploit a particular endpoint of the Controller's API to execute SQL statements, revealing details about the system configuration in SAP HANA Extended Application Services, 1.0.
What is CVE-2018-2373?
Under certain circumstances, a specific endpoint of the Controller's API could be misused by unauthenticated users to execute SQL statements that deliver information about system configuration in SAP HANA Extended Application Services, 1.0.
The Impact of CVE-2018-2373
- Unauthenticated users can execute SQL statements, potentially revealing sensitive system configuration details.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-2373
The following technical details outline the vulnerability in more depth:
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to perform SQL injection attacks through a specific endpoint of the Controller's API in SAP HANA Extended Application Services, 1.0.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: SAP HANA Extended Application Services
- Vendor: SAP SE
- Version: 1.0
Exploitation Mechanism
Unauthenticated users can exploit a specific endpoint of the Controller's API to execute SQL statements, potentially exposing system configuration details.
Mitigation and Prevention
To address CVE-2018-2373, the following steps are recommended:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by SAP SE.
- Restrict access to the vulnerable endpoint.
- Monitor and log SQL queries for unusual activity.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
- Implement strong authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.
- Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that the system is updated with the latest security patches from SAP SE to mitigate the risk of SQL injection attacks.