CVE-2021-27613 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in SAP Business One Chef cookbook versions < 9.2, 9.3, 10.0 allows attackers to exploit insecure temporary folders, leading to potential information disclosure and severe impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Understanding CVE-2021-27613

This CVE affects SAP Business One Chef cookbook versions < 9.2, 9.3, 10.0, exposing a critical security flaw.

What is CVE-2021-27613?

The vulnerability in SAP Business One Chef cookbook allows unauthorized access to restricted data, potentially causing information disclosure.

The Impact of CVE-2021-27613

Exploitation of this vulnerability could severely compromise system confidentiality, integrity, and availability, leading to significant risks.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-27613

This section provides insight into the vulnerability specifics.

Vulnerability Description

Under certain conditions, attackers can misuse insecure temporary folders to access confidential data within SAP Business One Chef cookbook versions < 9.2, 9.3, 10.0.

Affected Systems and Versions

SAP Business One Chef cookbook versions < 9.2, 9.3, 10.0 are vulnerable to this exploit.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit insecure temporary folders during the installation of SAP Business One to access payroll data, potentially leading to information disclosure.

Mitigation and Prevention

To safeguard systems and data, immediate actions and long-term security measures are crucial.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement security patches, restrict access to sensitive data, monitor file system changes, and conduct security audits.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update systems, educate users on security best practices, and perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.

Patching and Updates

Apply the latest security patches provided by SAP SE to address and mitigate the vulnerability effectively.