SB2020120806 - Authentication bypass in SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA



SB2020120806 - Authentication bypass in SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA

Published: December 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020120806
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Authentication (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-26829)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing authentication requests within the P2P Cluster Communication component. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise the server.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.