CVE-2020-6288 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-6288 affecting SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform. Discover the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps for this file upload vulnerability.
SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform (Web Intelligence HTML interface) allows unauthorized file uploads, potentially leading to dangerous file types being uploaded. This vulnerability can result in the modification of formulas and display of incorrect content.
Understanding CVE-2020-6288
This CVE involves a file upload vulnerability in SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform (Web Intelligence HTML interface).
What is CVE-2020-6288?
This CVE allows an attacker with edit document rights to upload any file, including script files, without proper validation, leading to the upload of dangerous file types. The impact is limited to the current user's browser session.
The Impact of CVE-2020-6288
- CVSS Base Score: 4.6 (Medium Severity)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: Low
- User Interaction: Required
- Confidentiality Impact: Low
- Integrity Impact: Low
- Privileges Required: Low
- Scope: Unchanged
- Availability Impact: None
Technical Details of CVE-2020-6288
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows attackers to upload files without proper validation, potentially leading to the upload of dangerous file types.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform (Web Intelligence HTML interface)
- Versions Affected: < 4.1, < 4.2
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers with edit document rights can exploit this vulnerability by uploading malicious files without proper validation.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2020-6288 with the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply relevant security patches from SAP.
- Monitor and restrict user permissions to prevent unauthorized file uploads.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform.
- Educate users on safe file upload practices to prevent exploitation.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that you regularly update and apply security patches provided by SAP to mitigate the risk of this vulnerability.