Advisory
A note with CVSS 4.1 for component BC-SRV-DX-DXW was released by SAP on 09.07.2024. The correction/advisory 3454858 was described with "[CVE-2024-37180] Information Disclosure vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP and ABAP Platform" and affects the system type ABAP.
A workaround does not exist, according to SAP Security Advisory team. It is advisable to implement the correction as part of maintenance.
The vulnerability addressed is directory traversal (read) within ABAP.
Missing authority checks are still the most common security defect related to authorizations in custom code. Since SAP uses an explicit authorization model, an authority checks must be coded in order to be executed. If an explicit check is not coded, all users have access. This type of vulnerability not only exists in SAP standard it also exists in customer coding. Check your custom developments for vulnerabilities that pose a risk to your systems. SecurityBridge helps detect code vulnerabilities before they are implemented in production.
Risk specification
This note has been re-released with updated manual instructions information. A vulnerability in the SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP and ABAP Platform allows an authenticated attacker to use a remote-enabled function module without additional authorization, resulting in a directory traversal vulnerability.Solution
Access to only the path maintained for Logical File Name /SAPDMC/LSMW_FILE is granted to users utilizing Function module F4_DXFILENAME_TOPRECURSION. This control prevents users from navigating to any other directory.
Affected System
The advisory 3454858 describes a problem within an ABAP based systems of a specific version. Affected versions are described below. ABAP software is deployed in various software components and is widely used within the SAP product portfolio.
SAP NetWeaver Application Server (formally known as SAP Web Application Server) is a building block of SAP NetWeaver. It is the foundation for most software products developed by SAP SE. SAP NetWeaver systems exist with Java and/or ABAP stacks. The advisory could be relevant for single and dual-stack ABAP installations.
The advisory is valid for
- SAP_BASIS 700-702 64
- SAP_BASIS 731 75
- SAP_BASIS 740 78
- SAP_BASIS 750-758 13