CVE-2018-2442 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence versions 4.0, 4.1, and 4.2 are affected by a Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability that allows the reuse of user session details captured by an HTTP analysis tool. This vulnerability could be exploited when viewing a Web Intelligence report from BI Launchpad.

Understanding CVE-2018-2442

This CVE entry details a security issue in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence versions 4.0, 4.1, and 4.2 that could lead to Cross-Site Request Forgery.

What is CVE-2018-2442?

CVE-2018-2442 is a vulnerability in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence versions 4.0, 4.1, and 4.2 that enables the reuse of user session details captured by an HTTP analysis tool, potentially allowing unauthorized access to user sessions.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2442

The vulnerability poses a risk of Cross-Site Request Forgery, which could result in unauthorized access to user sessions and sensitive information within the affected SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence versions.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2442

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The issue allows the reuse of user session details captured by an HTTP analysis tool in HTML pages while the user session is valid, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
Vendor: SAP
Versions Affected: 4.0, 4.1, 4.2

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by reusing captured user session details in HTML pages while the session is active, particularly when viewing Web Intelligence reports from BI Launchpad.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2442 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by SAP promptly.
Monitor and restrict access to sensitive systems and data.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and session management.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong session management controls.
Regularly update and patch SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by SAP.
Apply patches as soon as they are available to mitigate the risk of exploitation.