CVE-2013-3678

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in SAP Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) allow remote authenticated users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary…

published November 17, 2014

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty request can turn trusted users into privileged attackers! This vulnerability in SAP GRC could allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary programs! 🔥 Think of it like a trusted hotel guest who can access rooms they shouldn't, simply by finding a way to convince the staff that they have the right keys. One well-crafted request can unlock a treasure trove of sensitive operations! With these vulnerabilities, an attacker could gain unauthorized privileges and run any program they desire, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and major disruptions in business operations. This could be absolutely devastating for organizations relying on SAP GRC for compliance and governance.

Put simply

Think of it like a trusted hotel guest who can access rooms they shouldn't, simply by finding a way to convince the staff that they have the right keys. One well-crafted request can unlock a treasure trove of sensitive operations! This vulnerability allows remote authenticated users to exploit crafted RFC or SOAP-RFC requests, enabling them to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary programs on the server. Essentially, it’s a gap in security that allows for unauthorized command execution by trusted users.

What to do

With these vulnerabilities, an attacker could gain unauthorized privileges and run any program they desire, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and major disruptions in business operations. This could be absolutely devastating for organizations relying on SAP GRC for compliance and governance. To protect your systems, ensure that your SAP GRC environment is updated to the latest version where these vulnerabilities are patched. Additionally, review access controls for remote authenticated users to limit privileges where possible. Regular audits can help mitigate risks from such vulnerabilities. You've got this! By acting swiftly, you can secure your environment and keep those pesky vulnerabilities at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03641 · 89.5th percentile
Published
2014-11-17T16:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 NOV 16:00Z
    Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in SAP Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) allow remote authenticated users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary…
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