CVE-2024-41728 Missing Authorization check in SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP and ABAP Platform

Low 2.7 Published 10 Sep 2024 Updated 10 Sep 2024

A logged-in developer can read unauthorized package objects due to missing authorization checks, compromising confidentiality.

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

What is CVE-2024-41728?

CVE-2024-41728 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap, published on 10 Sep 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Due to missing authorization check, SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP and ABAP Platform allows an attacker logged in as a developer to read objects contained in a package. This causes an impact on confidentiality, as this attacker would otherwise not have access to view these objects.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-41728?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap.

How do I fix CVE-2024-41728?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-41728 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-2024-41728 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-41728 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Sap Netweaver Application Server Abap vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j583-4h4q-5jwm.