CVE-2019-0370 : What You Need to Know

SAP Financial Consolidation, versions 10.0 and 10.1, is vulnerable to XPath Injection due to missing input validation.

Understanding CVE-2019-0370

This CVE identifies a security vulnerability in SAP Financial Consolidation that allows attackers to manipulate input to disrupt query structure.

What is CVE-2019-0370?

SAP Financial Consolidation versions 10.0 and 10.1 are susceptible to XPath Injection, enabling attackers to interfere with query structures.

The Impact of CVE-2019-0370

The absence of input validation in affected versions allows attackers to exploit the vulnerability, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-0370

SAP Financial Consolidation vulnerability specifics.

Vulnerability Description

Attackers can manipulate input to disrupt query structure, leading to XPath Injection.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: SAP Financial Consolidation
Vendor: SAP SE
Vulnerable Versions: < 10.0, < 10.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the absence of input validation to craft input that interferes with query structures.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-0370.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches or updates promptly.
Implement input validation mechanisms to prevent malicious input.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit system logs for suspicious activities.
Conduct security training for personnel to recognize and respond to potential threats.
Employ network segmentation to limit the impact of successful attacks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure all systems running SAP Financial Consolidation are updated with the latest patches to address the vulnerability.