CVE-2019-0398 : Security Advisory and Response

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Monitoring Application) versions 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3 are affected by a Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability due to inadequate CSRF protection.

Understanding CVE-2019-0398

This CVE identifies a security issue in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Monitoring Application) that could allow authenticated users to unknowingly send unauthorized requests to the web server.

What is CVE-2019-0398?

The vulnerability in versions 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3 of SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Monitoring Application) can lead to Cross-Site Request Forgery, enabling attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of authenticated users.

The Impact of CVE-2019-0398

The presence of this vulnerability can result in attackers executing malicious actions through authenticated users, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of data stored in the affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-0398

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Monitoring Application) versions 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3 are susceptible to the following:

Vulnerability Description

Insufficient CSRF protection in the Monitoring Application may allow authenticated users to send unintended requests to the web server, leading to Cross-Site Request Forgery.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Monitoring Application)
Vendor: SAP SE
Vulnerable Versions: Before 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by tricking authenticated users into executing unintended actions on the web server, potentially causing unauthorized operations.

Mitigation and Prevention

It is crucial to take immediate steps to address and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2019-0398:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by SAP to mitigate the CSRF vulnerability.
Educate users about the risks of executing unauthorized actions on the web server.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strict access controls and authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized requests.
Regularly monitor and audit user activities to detect and prevent CSRF attacks.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by SAP for the BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform to address known vulnerabilities and enhance system security.