CVE-2020-6282 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2020-6282 affecting SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA (IIOP service) versions 7.10-7.50. Discover the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this Server-Side Request Forgery vulnerability.
SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA (IIOP service) (SERVERCORE) and (CORE-TOOLS) versions 7.10, 7.11, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50 are vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery.
Understanding CVE-2020-6282
This CVE affects SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA (IIOP service) (SERVERCORE) and (CORE-TOOLS) versions, potentially allowing attackers to exploit Server-Side Request Forgery vulnerabilities.
What is CVE-2020-6282?
SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA (IIOP service) (SERVERCORE) and (CORE-TOOLS) versions 7.10 to 7.50 are susceptible to crafted requests from web applications, enabling attackers to target internal systems behind firewalls, leading to Server-Side Request Forgery.
The Impact of CVE-2020-6282
The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with a CVSS base score of 5.8. Attackers can exploit this to access internal systems behind firewalls, which are usually inaccessible externally.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-6282
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows attackers to send crafted requests from vulnerable web applications, leading to Server-Side Request Forgery.
Affected Systems and Versions
- SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA (IIOP service) (SERVERCORE) versions: 7.10, 7.11, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50
- SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA (IIOP service) (CORE-TOOLS) versions: 7.10, 7.11, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending malicious requests from a compromised web application to target internal systems behind firewalls.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the necessary security patches provided by SAP to address the vulnerability.
- Monitor and restrict network traffic to prevent unauthorized access.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA to mitigate potential security risks.
- Implement network segmentation to isolate critical systems from potentially compromised areas.
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates from SAP to protect against known vulnerabilities.