CWE
862
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-6316

First published: Tue Nov 10 2020(Updated: )

SAP ERP and SAP S/4 HANA allows an authenticated user to see cost records to objects to which he has no authorization in PS reporting, leading to Missing Authorization check.

Credit: cna@sap.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SAP ERP=600
SAP ERP=602
SAP ERP=603
SAP ERP=604
SAP ERP=605
SAP ERP=606
SAP ERP=616
SAP ERP=617
SAP ERP=618
Sap S\/4hana=100
Sap S\/4hana=101
Sap S\/4hana=102
Sap S\/4hana=103
Sap S\/4hana=104

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-6316?

    CVE-2020-6316 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-6316?

    To fix CVE-2020-6316, apply the latest SAP patches that address this missing authorization check in PS reporting.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2020-6316?

    CVE-2020-6316 affects various versions of SAP ERP and SAP S/4 HANA, including versions 600 through 618 and 100 through 104.

  • What can an attacker do with CVE-2020-6316?

    An authenticated attacker can view cost records for objects without having the appropriate authorization due to the missing authorization check.

  • Is CVE-2020-6316 a known issue in SAP products?

    Yes, CVE-2020-6316 has been identified as a known issue in specific SAP ERP and SAP S/4 HANA versions that require urgent attention.

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