CVE-2020-6362 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

SAP Banking Services version 500 has an incorrect authorization object in some reports, potentially leading to privilege escalation and service interruptions.

Understanding CVE-2020-6362

SAP Banking Services version 500 vulnerability with incorrect authorization object.

What is CVE-2020-6362?

This CVE refers to a vulnerability in SAP Banking Services version 500 where certain reports use an incorrect authorization object. Exploiting this vulnerability could result in privilege escalation and disruption of services.

The Impact of CVE-2020-6362

Severity: Medium (CVSS Base Score: 4.3)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: Low
Impact: Service interruptions and system unavailability

Technical Details of CVE-2020-6362

Details on the vulnerability in SAP Banking Services version 500.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from the incorrect authorization object used in some reports within SAP Banking Services version 500.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: SAP Banking Services
Vendor: SAP SE
Affected Version: < 500

Exploitation Mechanism

Exploiting this vulnerability could lead to privilege escalation and violation of segregation of duties, potentially causing service interruptions and system unavailability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2020-6362.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches or updates provided by SAP.
Monitor and restrict access to sensitive reports.
Implement least privilege access controls.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update authorization objects.
Conduct security training for users to recognize and report suspicious activities.
Implement a robust incident response plan.

Patching and Updates

SAP may release patches or updates to address this vulnerability.