Improper input validation in Sap Advanced Business Application Programming Platform Kernel

CVE-2019-0255

SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP Platform, Krnl64nuc 7.74, krnl64UC 7.73, 7.74, Kernel 7.73, 7.74, 7.75, fails to validate type of installation for an ABAP Server system correctly. That behavior may lead to situation, where business user achieves access to the full SAP Menu, that is 'Easy Access Menu'. The situation can be misused by any user to leverage privileges to business functionality.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.017 (74.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

  • cna@sap.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
  • cna@sap.com (Permissions Required, x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
  • cna@sap.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-0255?
CVE-2019-0255 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Advanced Business Application Programming Platform Kernel, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2019-02-15.
How severe is CVE-2019-0255?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.