CVE-2020-6212 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability in SAP ERP and SAP S/4 HANA allows unauthorized access to tax reports due to missing authorization checks.

Understanding CVE-2020-6212

This CVE affects SAP ERP and SAP S/4 HANA, potentially exposing tax reports to unauthorized users.

What is CVE-2020-6212?

The vulnerability arises from a lack of necessary authorization checks, enabling authenticated users to read or modify tax reports.

The Impact of CVE-2020-6212

CVSS Base Score: 5.4 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: Low
Unauthorized access to sensitive tax reports can lead to data manipulation or unauthorized viewing.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-6212

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The issue allows authenticated users to access and modify tax reports without proper authorization checks.

Affected Systems and Versions

SAP ERP: Versions < 618, < 730, < EAPPLGLO 607
SAP S/4 HANA: Versions < 100, < 101, < 102, < 103, < 104

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized users can exploit the vulnerability to access and manipulate tax reports without the required permissions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-6212 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply relevant security patches provided by SAP.
Monitor user access to sensitive tax report functionalities.
Implement strict authorization controls.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update authorization policies.
Conduct security training for users to raise awareness of data protection.

Patching and Updates

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