CVE-2020-26821

SAP Solution Manager (JAVA stack), version - 7.20, allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the system because of missing authorization checks in the…

Critical · published November 10, 2020

CVSS v3.0
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
71.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An attacker can exploit the SAP Solution Manager without needing to authenticate — think of it as a pizza delivery where anyone can just waltz in and grab a slice without a password. 🔥 Imagine a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen freely, helping themselves to whatever they want. That's what this vulnerability allows: unauthorized access to critical systems without any checks in place! With this vulnerability, an attacker could potentially compromise the integrity and availability of your SAP system, making it a dream scenario for malicious actors. They could wreak havoc by altering crucial data or taking the service offline, leading to a complete operational nightmare!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where anyone can walk into the kitchen freely, helping themselves to whatever they want. That's what this vulnerability allows: unauthorized access to critical systems without any checks in place! This CVE stems from missing authorization checks in the SVG Converter Service of SAP Solution Manager (JAVA stack, version 7.20). This oversight allows unauthenticated users to access sensitive functions, effectively bypassing security measures entirely.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could potentially compromise the integrity and availability of your SAP system, making it a dream scenario for malicious actors. They could wreak havoc by altering crucial data or taking the service offline, leading to a complete operational nightmare! Immediate action is essential: upgrade your SAP Solution Manager to the latest version that addresses this flaw. Also, conduct a thorough audit of your authorization checks to ensure all components are secure. ✨ You've got this! By following these steps, you can fortify your system and keep it secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01356 · 71.4th percentile
Published
2020-11-10T16:17Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 NOV 16:17Z
    SAP Solution Manager (JAVA stack), version - 7.20, allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the system because of missing authorization checks in the…
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