CVE-2019-0257 Missing authorization in ABAP Platform(SAP Basis)

High 8.8 Published 15 Feb 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An authenticated user can escalate privileges due to missing authorization checks in SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP Platform.

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-2019-0257?

CVE-2019-0257 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap, published on 15 Feb 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Customizing functionality of SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP Platform (fixed in versions from 7.0 to 7.02, from 7.10 to 7.11, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, from 7.50 to 7.53, from 7.74 to 7.75) does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-0257?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap, Sap Netweaver as Abap.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0257?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-0257 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-2019-0257 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-0257 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xg34-8qvc-j4hh.