CVE-2024-42374: bex web java — Fix

Description

BEx Web Java Runtime Export Web Service does not sufficiently validate an XML document accepted from an untrusted source. An attacker can retrieve information from the SAP ADS system and exhaust the number of XMLForm service which makes the SAP ADS rendering (PDF creation) unavailable. This affects the confidentiality and availability of the application.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-91 CWE-91

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
sap	bex_web_java_runtime_export_web_service	All
sap	bex_web_java_runtime_export_web_service	All
sap	bex_web_java_runtime_export_web_service	All
sap	bex_web_java_runtime_export_web_service	All
sap	bex_web_java_runtime_export_web_service	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://url.sap/sapsecuritypatchday

Other References

https://me.sap.com/notes/3485284

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42374? +

BEx Web Java Runtime Export Web Service does not sufficiently validate an XML document accepted from an untrusted source. An attacker can retrieve information from the SAP ADS system and exhaust the number of XMLForm service which makes the SAP ADS rendering (PDF creation) unavailable. This affects the confidentiality and availability of the application. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-42374? +

CVE-2024-42374 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42374? +

CVE-2024-42374 affects products from sap, specifically: bex_web_java_runtime_export_web_service. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-42374? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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