CVE-2020-6193 : Security Advisory and Response

SAP NetWeaver (Knowledge Management ICE Service) versions 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50 are vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

Understanding CVE-2020-6193

This CVE involves a security vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver (Knowledge Management ICE Service) that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute malicious scripts, potentially leading to XSS attacks.

What is CVE-2020-6193?

CVE-2020-6193 is a vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver (Knowledge Management ICE Service) versions 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50 that enables attackers to perform Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2020-6193

The vulnerability poses a medium severity risk with a CVSS base score of 6.1. Attackers can exploit this flaw to execute malicious scripts, potentially compromising the confidentiality and integrity of the affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-6193

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver (Knowledge Management ICE Service) versions 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50 allows unauthenticated attackers to execute malicious scripts, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: SAP NetWeaver (Knowledge Management ICE Service)
Vendor: SAP SE
Vulnerable Versions: 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
User Interaction: Required
Privileges Required: None
Scope: Changed

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the necessary security patches provided by SAP to address the vulnerability.
Monitor and restrict network access to the affected systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
Educate users on safe browsing practices and the risks associated with clicking on suspicious links.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by SAP for SAP NetWeaver (Knowledge Management ICE Service).