CVE-2020-26825 : What You Need to Know

SAP Fiori Launchpad (News Tile Application) versions 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755 are affected by a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Understanding CVE-2020-26825

SAP Fiori Launchpad (News Tile Application) is susceptible to an XSS attack, allowing unauthorized users to send malicious code to other users.

What is CVE-2020-26825?

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in SAP Fiori Launchpad (News Tile Application) versions 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755 that enables attackers to execute a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack.

The Impact of CVE-2020-26825

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to send malicious code via the News Tile Application.
The victim's web browser data can be read, modified, and potentially sent to the attacker.
Although the impact on the victim's browser is limited, sensitive information exposure is a risk.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-26825

SAP Fiori Launchpad (News Tile Application) vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from insufficient encoding of user-controlled inputs in the News Tile Application.

Affected Systems and Versions

SAP Fiori Launchpad (News Tile Application) versions: 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-26825.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by SAP promptly.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to mitigate XSS risks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch SAP Fiori Launchpad to prevent vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and apply them as soon as they are available.