CVE-2020-6185 : What You Need to Know

Under certain conditions ABAP Online Community in SAP NetWeaver (SAP_BASIS version 7.40) and SAP S/4HANA (SAP_BASIS versions 7.50, 7.51, 7.52, 7.53, 7.54) allows an authenticated attacker to store a malicious payload resulting in Stored Cross Site Scripting vulnerability.

Understanding CVE-2020-6185

This CVE involves a Stored Cross Site Scripting vulnerability affecting SAP NetWeaver and SAP S/4HANA.

What is CVE-2020-6185?

CVE-2020-6185 is a security vulnerability that enables an authenticated attacker to store a malicious payload, leading to Stored Cross Site Scripting.

The Impact of CVE-2020-6185

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 5.4 (Medium severity) and affects SAP NetWeaver and SAP S/4HANA systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-6185

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability Type: Stored Cross Site Scripting
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed

Affected Systems and Versions

SAP NetWeaver (SAP Basis) 7.40
SAP S/4HANA (SAP Basis) 7.50, 7.51, 7.52, 7.53, 7.54

Exploitation Mechanism

The attacker needs to be authenticated to exploit the vulnerability by storing a malicious payload.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-6185 with these measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by SAP.
Monitor and restrict user access to vulnerable components.
Educate users on safe browsing practices.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch SAP systems.
Conduct security assessments and audits periodically.
Implement security controls to prevent similar vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Refer to SAP security advisories for specific patch details and update procedures.