SAP NetWeaver 7.0 Default Configuration Editing) cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in SAP NetWeaver 7.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Default Configuration. The manipulation of the argument Editing) results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2008-1846. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in SAP NetWeaver 7.0 (Solution Stack Software). Affected is an unknown code block of the component Default Configuration. The manipulation of the argument Editing) with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

The default configuration of SAP NetWeaver before 7.0 SP15 does not enable the "Always Use Secure HTML Editor" (aka Editor Security or Secure Editing) parameter, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by entering feedback for a file.

The weakness was disclosed 04/16/2008 by Jaime Blasco (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-1846 since 04/16/2008. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

Upgrading to version 7.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (41735), SecurityFocus (BID 28699†), SecurityTracker (ID 1019822†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-38636†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: NetWeaver 7.0

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04/05/2008 🔍
04/09/2008 +4 days 🔍
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04/16/2008 +7 days 🔍
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03/16/2015 +741 days 🔍
04/25/2017 +771 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sap.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Jaime Blasco
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2008-1846 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-1846
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-42012
X-Force: 41735
SecurityFocus: 28699 - SAP NetWeaver Filesystem Feedbacks Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1019822 - SAP NetWeaver Input Validation Hole Permits Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
Vulnerability Center: 38636 - SAP NetWeaver Default Configuration Flaw Allows XSS Vulnerability By Entering File Feedback, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150716

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 17:00
Updated: 04/25/2017 11:33
Changes: 03/16/2015 17:00 (57), 04/25/2017 11:33 (9)
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Cache ID: 216:6DD:103

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