SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP Improper Authentication (July 2023)

high Nessus Plugin ID 178299

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Synopsis

The remote SAP NetWeaver ABAP server may be affected by an improper authentication vulnerability.

Description

SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP and ABAP Platform is affected by an improper authentication vulnerability.
Under some conditions, improper authentication checks are performed for functionalities that require user identity. An attacker can perform malicious actions over the network, extending the scope of impact, causing a limited impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability.

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Apply the appropriate patch according to the vendor advisory.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 178299

File Name: sap_netweaver_as_abap_jul_2023.nasl

Version: 1.2

Type: remote

Family: Web Servers

Published: 7/14/2023

Updated: 7/20/2023

Configuration: Enable paranoid mode

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.0

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.5

Temporal Score: 4.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2023-35874

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.4

Temporal Score: 6.4

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:sap:netweaver_application_server

Required KB Items: Settings/ParanoidReport, installed_sw/SAP Netweaver Application Server (AS)

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 7/11/2023

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/11/2023

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2023-35874

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