Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests in SAP Web Dispatcher Kernel and SAP Web Dispatcher WEBDISP - CVE-2023-33987

 

Inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests in SAP Web Dispatcher Kernel and SAP Web Dispatcher WEBDISP - CVE-2023-33987

Published: July 27, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU78724
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-33987
CWE-ID: CWE-444
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
SAP Web Dispatcher Kernel
SAP Web Dispatcher WEBDISP
Software vendor:
SAP

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform HTTP request smuggling attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of HTTP requests. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the server and smuggle arbitrary HTTP headers.

Successful exploitation of vulnerability may allow an attacker to poison HTTP cache and perform phishing attacks.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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