CVE-2023-42475 : What You Need to Know

A detailed insight into the information disclosure vulnerability impacting SAP S/4HANA Core's Statutory Reporting application.

Understanding CVE-2023-42475

This section provides a comprehensive overview of the vulnerability, its impact, technical details, and mitigation strategies.

What is CVE-2023-42475?

The Statutory Reporting application within SAP S/4HANA Core is affected by a vulnerable file storage location, potentially allowing a low-privileged attacker to read server files with minimal impact on confidentiality.

The Impact of CVE-2023-42475

The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk, with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3. It has a low attack complexity and requires low privileges, potentially leading to exposure of sensitive information to unauthorized actors.

Technical Details of CVE-2023-42475

This section delves into the vulnerability description, affected systems and versions, as well as the exploitation mechanism.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerable file storage location in the Statutory Reporting application enables a low-privileged attacker to read server files, compromising data confidentiality.

Affected Systems and Versions

The following versions of SAP S/4HANA Core are affected: S4CORE 102, S4CORE 103, S4CORE 104, S4CORE 105, S4CORE 106, and SAPSCORE 128.

Exploitation Mechanism

The exploitation of this vulnerability involves accessing the vulnerable file storage location within the Statutory Reporting application, allowing unauthorized reading of server files.

Mitigation and Prevention

Explore the immediate steps to take, long-term security practices, and the importance of patching and updates.

Immediate Steps to Take

It is crucial to address this vulnerability immediately by assessing and securing the file storage location, ensuring only authorized access to sensitive data.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement robust access controls, monitoring mechanisms, and regular security assessments to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security patches released by SAP for SAP S/4HANA Core to mitigate this vulnerability effectively.