CVE-2020-26821 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

SAP Solution Manager (JAVA stack), version - 7.20, allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the system due to missing authorization checks in the SVG Converter Service, impacting integrity and availability.

Understanding CVE-2020-26821

SAP Solution Manager (JAVA stack) vulnerability with a critical base severity score of 10.

What is CVE-2020-26821?

Vulnerability in SAP Solution Manager (JAVA stack) version 7.20
Allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the system
Caused by missing authorization checks in the SVG Converter Service
Critical impact on integrity and availability of the service

The Impact of CVE-2020-26821

Base severity score of 10 (Critical)
Attack vector: Network
Attack complexity: Low
No privileges required
Scope changed, affecting integrity and availability

Technical Details of CVE-2020-26821

Vulnerability specifics and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Missing authorization checks in SAP Solution Manager (JAVA stack) version 7.20

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: SAP Solution Manager (JAVA stack)
Vendor: SAP SE
Versions affected: < 7.20

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack vector: Network
Attack complexity: Low
Impact on availability: High
Impact on integrity: High

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches
Implement proper authorization checks
Monitor system for unauthorized access

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software
Conduct security assessments and audits

Patching and Updates

Check vendor's security advisories
Apply security patches promptly