SAP Security Note
High priority
SAP security note 1700733, "Directory traversal in SAP ME", is a program error note released on 07.10.2013. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.
Description
Symptom
SAP Manufacturing Execution contains a read-only directory traversal vulnerability. An attacker can potentially read arbitrary files on the remote server, which may lead to the disclosure of confidential information.
Solution
The issue has been addressed in SAP Manufacturing Execution 6.0 SP3. This vulnerability was not present in any releases prior to version 6.0 SP3.
Reason and prerequisites
SAP Manufacturing Execution fails to properly validate the file path used to reference files read from the remote server. This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate the program to access arbitrary files within the system, thereby exposing their contents.
Affected components
- VISIPRISEMFG: 6.0 to 6.0
Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1700733
Detailed exploitation and proof-of-concept material for this note is maintained in the RedRays Security Platform. For access, contact [email protected].