CVE-2020-6303 : Security Advisory and Response

SAP Disclosure Management, before version 10.1, has a vulnerability that allows for Cross-Site Scripting due to improper user input validation.

Understanding CVE-2020-6303

SAP Disclosure Management is affected by a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability that can be exploited in specific scenarios.

What is CVE-2020-6303?

This CVE refers to a security flaw in SAP Disclosure Management versions prior to 10.1, where user input is not adequately validated, enabling Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2020-6303

The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with a CVSS base score of 5.4. It requires user interaction and can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-6303

SAP Disclosure Management's vulnerability is further detailed below.

Vulnerability Description

The issue arises from the lack of proper user input validation in specific use cases, allowing malicious scripts to be injected and executed within the application.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: SAP Disclosure Management
Vendor: SAP SE
Versions Affected: < 10.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Confidentiality Impact: Low
Integrity Impact: Low
Availability Impact: None

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-6303 with the following measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update SAP Disclosure Management to version 10.1 or above.
Implement input validation mechanisms to sanitize user inputs.
Educate users on safe browsing practices to mitigate the risk of XSS attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and audit user inputs for any suspicious or malicious content.
Stay informed about security updates and patches released by SAP.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by SAP promptly to address known vulnerabilities.