Advisory
A note with CVSS 4.3 for component KM-SEN-MGR was released by SAP on 09.07.2024. The correction/advisory 3476348 was described with "[CVE-2024-39596] Missing Authorization check vulnerability in SAP Enable Now" and affects the system type SAP Enable Now.
A workaround does not exist, according to SAP Security Advisory team. It is advisable to implement the correction as monthly patch process.
The vulnerability addressed is missing authorization check within SAP Enable Now.
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
SAP Enable Now allows an authenticated attacker to acquire authorization to access information otherwise restricted resulting in escalation of privileges.Solution
Implemented permission sanitization to take care of workarea permissions for each request(tasks view inclusive)
Affected System
SAP Enable Now provides the knowledge your employees need to succeed exactly where and when it’s needed. The product exists for on-premise and cloud applications. A security guide is provided for each facet of the SAP Enable Now product.
The advisory is valid for
- 10.0 [CVE-2021-37535] Missing Authorization check in SAP NetWeaver Application Server for Java (JMS Connector Service)
- 10.0 [Multiple CVE IDs] Missing Authentication Check in SAP Solution Manager (JAVA stack)
- 9.8 [CVE-2023-40309] Missing Authorization check in SAP CommonCryptoLib
- 9.6 [CVE-2023-31403] Improper Access Control vulnerability in SAP Business One product installation
- 9.6 [CVE-2024-33006] File upload vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform