CVE-2020-6218 : Security Advisory and Response

SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform versions 4.1 and 4.2 are affected by a vulnerability that allows attackers to access restricted information, leading to Information Disclosure.

Understanding CVE-2020-6218

This CVE involves a security issue in SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform versions 4.1 and 4.2 that enables unauthorized access to sensitive data.

What is CVE-2020-6218?

The vulnerability in Admin tools and Query Builder in SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform versions 4.1 and 4.2 allows attackers to view information that should be restricted, potentially leading to Information Disclosure.

The Impact of CVE-2020-6218

The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with a CVSS base score of 5.0. It has a low confidentiality impact and no integrity impact, but it can result in unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-6218

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform versions 4.1 and 4.2 allows attackers to access information that should be restricted, potentially leading to Information Disclosure.

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Scope: Changed
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-6218 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply vendor-supplied patches or updates promptly.
Monitor and restrict access to sensitive information.
Implement network security measures to prevent unauthorized access.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate risks.
Educate users on security best practices to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Ensure all systems running SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform are updated with the latest patches to mitigate the vulnerability.