CVE-2020-26838 : Security Advisory and Response

SAP Business Warehouse and SAP BW4HANA are affected by a critical vulnerability that allows an attacker with high developer privileges to execute code leading to Code Injection.

Understanding CVE-2020-26838

This CVE impacts SAP Business Warehouse and SAP BW4HANA, potentially compromising server confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

What is CVE-2020-26838?

This vulnerability enables an authenticated attacker to execute Operating System commands through crafted requests, resulting in Code Injection.

The Impact of CVE-2020-26838

CVSS Base Score: 9.1 (Critical)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: High
User Interaction: None
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: High
Availability Impact: High
Scope: Changed

Technical Details of CVE-2020-26838

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to execute code via crafted requests, leading to Code Injection.

Affected Systems and Versions

SAP Business Warehouse Versions: 700, 701, 702, 731, 740, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 782
SAP BW4HANA Versions: 100, 200

Exploitation Mechanism

The attacker needs high developer privileges to exploit the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-26838 with these steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor patches promptly
Monitor system logs for suspicious activities
Restrict developer privileges

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software
Conduct security training for developers

Patching and Updates

Ensure all affected systems are updated with the latest patches to mitigate the vulnerability.