Advisory

On 12.04.2022 a security relevant correction has been released by SAP SE. The manufacturer resolves an issue within SAP Solution Manager & SAP Focused Run .

SAP Note 3159091 addresses "[CVE-2022-27657] Directory Traversal vulnerability in SAP Focused Run (Simple Diagnostics Agent 1.0)" to prevent directory traversal (read) with a low risk for exploitation.

A workaround does exist, according to SAP Security Advisory team. It is advisable to implement the correction as part of maintenance, the team suggests.

Risk specification

SAP Focused Run (Simple Diagnostic Agent 1.0) allows an authenticated attacker to potentially read arbitrary files from the server, possibly disclosing confidential information.

Solution

The affected program has been updated to apply a strengthened path validation Circumstances exist that prevent the timely installation of a patch provided by the manufacturer. In such cases, you may consider applying the suggested workaround as a temporary or compensating mitigation: "Cross-site scripting/request forgery filter engine on IDS/IPS/firewall systems. ".

The advisory is valid for

SIMPLE_DIAGNOSTICS_AGENT 1.0 ³

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Affected system SAP Solution...

CVSS 2.7

Component SV-FRN-INF-SDA

Patch Day2022-04

Released on2022/04/12

SAP Note 3159091

Workaround Yes

Advisory

Risk specification

Solution

Disclaimer

_{Affected system}
SAP Solution...

_CVSS
2.7

_Component
SV-FRN-INF-SDA

_{Patch Day}
2022-04

_{Released
on}
2022/04/12

_{SAP Note}
3159091

_Workaround
Yes