CVE-2018-2412 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-2412 affecting SAP Disclosure Management 10.1. Understand the impact, affected systems, exploitation, and mitigation steps to prevent privilege escalation risks.
SAP Disclosure Management 10.1 lacks required authorization checks, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
Understanding CVE-2018-2412
SAP Disclosure Management 10.1 vulnerability with missing authorization checks.
What is CVE-2018-2412?
The absence of necessary authorization checks in SAP Disclosure Management 10.1 for authenticated users can result in an increase in privileges.
The Impact of CVE-2018-2412
This vulnerability allows authenticated users to elevate their privileges within the system.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-2412
A detailed look at the technical aspects of the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
SAP Disclosure Management 10.1 fails to conduct essential authorization checks, enabling users to gain unauthorized privileges.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: SAP Disclosure Management
- Vendor: SAP SE
- Version: 10.1
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by authenticated users to manipulate their privileges within the system.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2018-2412 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by SAP promptly.
- Monitor user activities and privilege escalation closely.
- Restrict access to sensitive information.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and update authorization policies.
- Conduct security training for users to raise awareness of privilege escalation risks.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that SAP Disclosure Management is updated with the latest security patches to mitigate the vulnerability.