CVE-2020-6289 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

SAP Disclosure Management, version 10.1, had insufficient protection against Cross-Site Request Forgery, potentially leading to user manipulation.

Understanding CVE-2020-6289

SAP Disclosure Management version 10.1 vulnerability with a CVSS base score of 4.3.

What is CVE-2020-6289?

SAP Disclosure Management lacked protection against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), enabling attackers to deceive users into visiting malicious sites.

The Impact of CVE-2020-6289

CVSS Base Score: 4.3 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Privileges Required: None
Confidentiality Impact: None
Integrity Impact: None
Availability Impact: Low

Technical Details of CVE-2020-6289

SAP Disclosure Management vulnerability details and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Insufficient protection against CSRF in SAP Disclosure Management version 10.1.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: SAP Disclosure Management
Vendor: SAP SE
Vulnerable Version: < 1.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers could exploit the CSRF vulnerability to trick users into executing unauthorized actions on the application.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate the CVE-2020-6289 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement CSRF protection mechanisms in SAP Disclosure Management.
Regularly monitor and audit user activities for suspicious behavior.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct security training for users to recognize and avoid CSRF attacks.
Keep systems updated with the latest security patches and configurations.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by SAP to address the CSRF vulnerability.