Vulnerability identifier: #VU75126

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29186

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SAP NetWeaver
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: SAP

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in BI CONT ADDON. A remote privileged user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and overwrite arbitrary files on the server.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SAP NetWeaver: 707 - 757

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External links
http://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3305907
http://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.