CVE-2019-0384 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

SAP Treasury and Risk Management software versions S4CORE < 1.01 to < 1.04 and EA-FINSERV < 6.0 to < 8.0 are affected by a Missing Authorization Check vulnerability.

Understanding CVE-2019-0384

The Transaction Management module in SAP Treasury and Risk Management lacks necessary authorization checks for functions requiring user identification.

What is CVE-2019-0384?

The vulnerability in SAP Treasury and Risk Management allows unauthorized users to access functionalities that demand proper user identification.

The Impact of CVE-2019-0384

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to critical financial data and transactions, posing a significant risk to the integrity and confidentiality of financial information.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-0384

The vulnerability stems from inadequate authorization checks in the Transaction Management module of SAP Treasury and Risk Management.

Vulnerability Description

The issue affects versions S4CORE < 1.01 to < 1.04 and EA-FINSERV < 6.0 to < 8.0, allowing unauthorized users to perform actions that require proper authorization.

Affected Systems and Versions

SAP Treasury and Risk Management (S4CORE) versions < 1.01 to < 1.04
SAP Treasury and Risk Management (EA-FINSERV) versions < 6.0 to < 8.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized users can exploit this vulnerability to access and manipulate financial data and transactions without the necessary authorization.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take:

Apply the latest security patches provided by SAP.
Review and adjust authorization settings to ensure proper access controls. Long-Term Security Practices:
Regularly monitor user access and permissions within the SAP system.
Conduct security training for users to raise awareness of proper authorization practices.
Implement a robust access control policy to prevent unauthorized access.
Stay informed about security updates and best practices from SAP.

Patching and Updates

SAP has released patches to address the Missing Authorization Check vulnerability in affected versions of SAP Treasury and Risk Management.