CVE-2020-6268 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in SAP ERP's Statutory Reporting for Insurance Companies allows unauthorized access to restricted data, potentially leading to a Missing Authorization Check.

Understanding CVE-2020-6268

This CVE involves a lack of required authorization checks in SAP ERP, enabling attackers to view and manipulate restricted data.

What is CVE-2020-6268?

The vulnerability in SAP ERP's Statutory Reporting for Insurance Companies allows authenticated users to bypass necessary authorization checks, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data.

The Impact of CVE-2020-6268

The vulnerability's CVSS base score is 5.4, with a medium severity rating. It poses a risk of unauthorized data access and manipulation.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-6268

This section provides detailed technical information about the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The issue lies in the lack of execution of required authorization checks for authenticated users in SAP ERP, potentially enabling data tampering and viewing.

Affected Systems and Versions

SAP ERP (Statutory Reporting for Insurance Companies)
Versions: EA-FINSERV 600, 603, 604, 605, 606, 616, 617, 618, 800S4CORE 101, 102, 103, 104

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows attackers to exploit the lack of authorization checks to access and modify restricted data, leading to a Missing Authorization Check.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-6268 with these mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by SAP promptly.
Monitor and restrict access to sensitive data.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch SAP ERP systems.
Conduct security audits and assessments periodically.
Educate users on security best practices.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates to address the vulnerability in SAP ERP.