CVE-2016-9832

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) ACE-ABAP 8.10.304 for SAP Security allows remote authenticated users to conduct ABAP injection attacks and execute arbitrary code…

published December 9, 2016

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A simple ABAP injection can turn an authenticated user into a puppet master! 🎭 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef lets anyone in the kitchen — if they ask nicely, they could swap the ingredients without anyone noticing. Here, authenticated users can insert their own code through SAP interfaces like SAPGUI or ICF, leading to potential chaos in the system. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, giving them control over critical system functions. This could lead to unauthorized data access, manipulation, and even complete system compromise, making it a serious concern for anyone using this software!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef lets anyone in the kitchen — if they ask nicely, they could swap the ingredients without anyone noticing. Here, authenticated users can insert their own code through SAP interfaces like SAPGUI or ICF, leading to potential chaos in the system. This vulnerability allows authenticated users to conduct ABAP injection attacks through specific interfaces, enabling them to run arbitrary code on the server. Essentially, if they have access, they can manipulate the system to their liking.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, giving them control over critical system functions. This could lead to unauthorized data access, manipulation, and even complete system compromise, making it a serious concern for anyone using this software! To protect against this vulnerability, ensure that all users have the minimum access required for their roles. Regularly audit user permissions and apply security patches as they become available. Additionally, consider implementing input validation to catch unauthorized commands before they reach the server. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll keep your SAP environment safer and sounder! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04026 · 90.5th percentile
Published
2016-12-09T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 DEC 11:00Z
    PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) ACE-ABAP 8.10.304 for SAP Security allows remote authenticated users to conduct ABAP injection attacks and execute arbitrary code…
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