CVE-2020-6217 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP Business Server Pages Test Application IT00 versions 700, 701, 702, 730, 731, 740, 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, has a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability due to insufficient user input encoding.

Understanding CVE-2020-6217

This CVE involves a security vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP Business Server Pages Test Application IT00.

What is CVE-2020-6217?

The vulnerability allows for reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks by not adequately encoding user-controlled inputs.

The Impact of CVE-2020-6217

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 6.1, indicating a medium severity issue with low confidentiality and integrity impacts.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-6217

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from the inadequate encoding of user-controlled inputs, leading to XSS vulnerabilities.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP (Business Server Pages Test Application IT05)
Versions Affected: < 700, < 701, < 702, < 730, < 731, < 740, < 750, < 751, < 752, < 753, < 754

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited through user interaction, requiring no special privileges and with a low attack complexity.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-6217 is crucial for maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply relevant security patches provided by SAP.
Educate users about safe browsing practices to mitigate XSS risks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP to address security vulnerabilities.
Implement input validation mechanisms to prevent XSS attacks.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates to safeguard against known vulnerabilities.