CVE-2019-0304 Command injection in SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP Platform(KERNEL)

Critical 9.8 Published 12 Jun 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An attacker can inject manipulated commands into the FTP function of SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP, allowing them to control application behavior and execute arbitrary code.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-0304?

CVE-2019-0304 is a critical command injection vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP Platform(KERNEL), published on 12 Jun 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

FTP Function of SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP Platform, versions- KRNL32NUC 7.21, 7.21EXT, 7.22, 7.22EXT, KRNL32UC 7.21, 7.21EXT, 7.22, 7.22EXT, KRNL64NUC 7.21, 7.21EXT, 7.22, 7.22EXT, 7.49, KRNL64UC 7.21, 7.21EXT, 7.22, 7.22EXT, 7.49, 7.73, KERNEL 7.21, 7.45, 7.49, 7.53, 7.73, allows an attacker to inject code or specifically manipulated command that can be executed by the application. An attacker could thereby control the behaviour of the application.

Weakness: CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-0304?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Sap Advanced Business Application Programming Platform Kernel, Sap Advanced Business Application Programming Platform Krnl32nuc, Sap Advanced Business Application Programming Platform Krnl32uc, Sap Advanced Business Application Programming Platform Krnl64nuc, Sap Advanced Business Application Programming Platform Krnl64uc.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0304?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-0304 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2019-0304 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-0304 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cr28-fpxh-wjpp.