CVE-2020-6370 : What You Need to Know

SAP NetWeaver Design Time Repository (DTR) versions 7.11, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, and 7.50 are vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) due to insufficient input encoding.

Understanding CVE-2020-6370

This CVE involves a vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Design Time Repository (DTR) that allows for Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

What is CVE-2020-6370?

SAP NetWeaver Design Time Repository (DTR) versions 7.11, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, and 7.50 are susceptible to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) due to inadequate encoding of user-controlled inputs.

The Impact of CVE-2020-6370

The vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or data theft.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-6370

This section provides more in-depth technical details of the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The issue arises from the failure to properly encode user inputs, allowing malicious scripts to be injected and executed within the application.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: SAP NetWeaver (DI Design Time Repository)
Versions Affected: < 7.11, < 7.30, < 7.31, < 7.40, < 7.50

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by injecting malicious scripts through user-controlled inputs, which are not adequately sanitized by the application.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-6370 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by SAP to address the vulnerability.
Implement input validation mechanisms to sanitize user inputs and prevent XSS attacks.
Monitor and restrict user input that could be potentially harmful.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and code reviews to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Educate developers and users on secure coding practices and the risks of XSS attacks.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch SAP NetWeaver Design Time Repository to ensure that known vulnerabilities, including CVE-2020-6370, are addressed.