CVE-2016-6140

SAP TREX 7.10 Revision 63 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via vectors related to RFC-Gateway, aka SAP Security Note 2203591

published August 5, 2016

CVSS
—
EPSS
6%
Percentile
92.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A clever remote attacker can slip past the defenses of SAP TREX 7.10 Revision 63 and write arbitrary files—no magic incantation required! Think of it like an unexpected guest at a restaurant who knows the staff's shortcuts to the kitchen—if they can manipulate the system just right, they can leave anything on the chef’s counter without anyone batting an eye. This could lead to unauthorized file modifications or even data leaks, leaving sensitive information exposed. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to control what’s stored and accessed, compromising the integrity of your data. Protecting your system from this can mean the difference between an uneventful dinner and a full-blown food fight!

Put simply

Think of it like an unexpected guest at a restaurant who knows the staff's shortcuts to the kitchen—if they can manipulate the system just right, they can leave anything on the chef’s counter without anyone batting an eye. This vulnerability in SAP TREX allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files through manipulation of the RFC-Gateway, bypassing standard security measures. This means if an attacker can reach the gateway, they can potentially insert malicious files into your system.

What to do

This could lead to unauthorized file modifications or even data leaks, leaving sensitive information exposed. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to control what’s stored and accessed, compromising the integrity of your data. Protecting your system from this can mean the difference between an uneventful dinner and a full-blown food fight! To mitigate this issue, apply SAP Security Note 2203591 for necessary patches. Ensure that your RFC-Gateway settings are configured correctly to limit access. Regularly audit your system permissions to minimize exposure. You've got this! Implement these fixes, and you'll fortify your defenses in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05532 · 92.7th percentile
Published
2016-08-05T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 AUG 14:00Z
    SAP TREX 7.10 Revision 63 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via vectors related to RFC-Gateway, aka SAP Security Note 2203591
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