CVE-2022-41204 in Commerce
Summary
by MITRE • 10/12/2022
An attacker can change the content of an SAP Commerce - versions 1905, 2005, 2105, 2011, 2205, login page through a manipulated URL. They can inject code that allows them to redirect submissions from the affected login form to their own server. This allows them to steal credentials and hijack accounts. A successful attack could compromise the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability of the system.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/20/2025
This vulnerability resides in SAP Commerce platforms across multiple versions including 1905, 2005, 2105, 2011, and 2205, representing a critical security flaw that directly impacts the authentication mechanism of the system. The vulnerability stems from improper input validation and sanitization within the login page handling logic, where user-supplied URL parameters are not adequately filtered before being processed. This weakness allows malicious actors to manipulate the login form's behavior through crafted URL parameters that alter the form's action attribute or redirect mechanisms. The technical implementation of this flaw aligns with CWE-79, which describes Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities where insufficient validation of input data leads to code injection. The vulnerability creates a path for attackers to inject malicious JavaScript or HTML code that modifies the login page's functionality, enabling them to redirect form submissions to attacker-controlled servers.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple credential theft to encompass complete account compromise and potential system-wide damage. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to create sophisticated phishing campaigns where legitimate users are redirected to malicious servers that appear to be the authentic login page. This allows for the systematic collection of user credentials, session tokens, and potentially sensitive personal information. The confidentiality aspect is severely compromised as attackers gain access to user authentication data, while integrity is breached through the manipulation of the login form's behavior and the injection of malicious code. Availability may also be impacted if attackers use the compromised credentials to launch further attacks against the system or its resources. The vulnerability's persistence across multiple SAP Commerce versions indicates a fundamental flaw in the platform's input handling mechanisms that requires immediate attention.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability must address both immediate remediation and long-term architectural improvements to prevent similar issues. Organizations should implement comprehensive URL parameter validation and sanitization across all user-facing forms and authentication mechanisms, ensuring that any external input is properly escaped and validated before being processed. The implementation of Content Security Policy (CSP) headers can provide additional protection against code injection attempts by restricting the sources from which scripts can be loaded. Regular security testing including dynamic application security testing (DAST) and manual penetration testing should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other parts of the application. Organizations should also consider implementing multi-factor authentication and monitoring for unusual login patterns that might indicate credential theft. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of following secure coding practices as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566, which covers Phishing attacks through manipulated login pages. SAP has issued patches for this vulnerability, and organizations should prioritize applying these updates while also implementing additional defensive measures to protect against similar injection-based attacks.