CVE-2020-6195 : What You Need to Know

SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform versions 4.1 and 4.2 are affected by a vulnerability that exposes cleartext passwords, leading to Information Disclosure.

Understanding CVE-2020-6195

This CVE involves a security issue in SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform that allows attackers to gain administrative rights through social engineering.

What is CVE-2020-6195?

The vulnerability in SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform versions 4.1 and 4.2 exposes cleartext passwords, enabling Information Disclosure. Attackers can exploit this to gain unauthorized access and potentially manipulate system data.

The Impact of CVE-2020-6195

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 6.4 (Medium severity) with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. It requires no special privileges for exploitation but involves physical access.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-6195

SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

The flaw allows cleartext password exposure, facilitating Information Disclosure and potential unauthorized access to system data.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform
Vendor: SAP SE
Versions Affected: < 4.1, < 4.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Physical
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2020-6195 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement strong password policies and encryption methods.
Monitor system logs for unusual activities.
Apply the latest security patches and updates from SAP.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security audits and assessments.
Educate users on cybersecurity best practices.
Consider implementing multi-factor authentication.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security advisories from SAP.
Apply patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities.