CVE-2023-37486 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

A detailed overview of the Information Disclosure vulnerability in SAP Commerce (OCC API) affecting specific versions.

Understanding CVE-2023-37486

This section delves into the impact, technical details, and mitigation strategies related to CVE-2023-37486.

What is CVE-2023-37486?

CVE-2023-37486 is an Information Disclosure vulnerability found in SAP Commerce (OCC API) versions HY_COM 2105, HY_COM 2205, and COM_CLOUD 2211. This vulnerability allows attackers to access restricted information under certain conditions, posing a significant threat to confidentiality.

The Impact of CVE-2023-37486

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a high impact on confidentiality without affecting the integrity and availability of the application.

Technical Details of CVE-2023-37486

Explore the vulnerability description, affected systems, and the exploitation mechanism associated with CVE-2023-37486.

Vulnerability Description

Under certain conditions, SAP Commerce (OCC API) endpoints in versions HY_COM 2105, HY_COM 2205, and COM_CLOUD 2211 allow attackers to access restricted information, potentially compromising confidentiality.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Versions: HY_COM 2105, HY_COM 2205, COM_CLOUD 2211

Exploitation Mechanism

The attack complexity is rated as HIGH, with the attack vector being through the NETWORK. The confidentiality impact is HIGH with no impact on integrity and availability. The vulnerability does not require any privileges for exploitation.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn about the immediate steps to take and long-term security practices to safeguard systems against CVE-2023-37486.

Immediate Steps to Take

Ensure that sensitive information is properly secured, restrict access to critical endpoints, and monitor for any unauthorized access attempts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong access control mechanisms, regularly update software patches, conduct security audits, and educate users on best security practices.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security patches released by SAP for SAP Commerce to mitigate the risk of information disclosure vulnerabilities.