CVE-2018-2461 Missing authorization in GBX01 HR
An authenticated user can escalate privileges in SAP HCM Fiori People Profile due to a missing authorization check.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2018-2461?
CVE-2018-2461 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in SAP GBX01 HR, published on 11 Sep 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Missing authorization check in SAP HCM Fiori "People Profile" (GBX01 HR version 6.0) for an authenticated user which may result in an escalation of privileges.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-2461?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sap People Profile.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2461?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-2461 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2018-2461 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-2461 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-88pr-3wr9-g47c.