External risk intelligence

SAP Solution Manager Unauthenticated Service Compromise.

CVE advisoryKnown Exploit

CVE-2020-6207

A vulnerability in SAP Solution Manager allows unauthenticated access, potentially leading to the compromise of all connected SMDAgents. This impacts system integrity and data security. The business risk is high due to the potential for widespread system compromise.

2Halo Surface Signal

Missing Authentication

Sap Solution Manager

7.20

External exposure likelihood

Halo Surface Signal score for CVE-2020-6207

SAP Solution Manager is an enterprise management platform typically deployed within internal, restricted networks to manage backend infrastructure. While it is a network-accessible service, it is not designed to be exposed directly to the public internet in standard deployment patterns.

Horizon Alert

Summary of the vulnerability and why it matters

SAP Solution Manager, specifically its User Experience Monitoring feature, has a vulnerability due to a missing authentication check. This flaw allows an attacker to bypass security measures without needing proper credentials. The potential impact includes the complete compromise of all connected SMDAgents, affecting system integrity and data security.

  • Vulnerable component: SAP Solution Manager Monitoring
  • Core weakness: Missing authentication check
  • Main business impact: Complete compromise of connected agents

Attack Path

How an attacker could exploit the issue

SAP Solution Manager, specifically its User Experience Monitoring component, has a vulnerability that allows for unauthorized access. This occurs when a service within the component fails to properly authenticate requests. An attacker can leverage this to gain complete control over all connected SMDAgents.

  • Exposed to the network.
  • Unauthenticated attacker gains access.
  • Triggering the service results in full compromise.

Live Threat

Current exploitation, exposure, and threat context

A critical vulnerability in SAP Solution Manager could allow attackers to completely compromise all connected SMDAgents. This threat requires no specific access or conditions, meaning it can be exploited remotely without prior authentication. Organizations utilizing this SAP component face significant business risk due to the potential for widespread system compromise.

  • Likely attacker skill level: Low.
  • Required access or conditions: None.
  • Business risk or urgency: High.

Priority actions

Operational Fix

Recommended remediation, mitigation, and detection steps

This vulnerability affects SAP Solution Manager 7.2. It could allow an unauthenticated attacker to compromise connected SMDAgents, potentially leading to a complete system takeover. Organizations should prioritize addressing this risk to protect their connected systems and data.

  • Identify all instances of SAP Solution Manager 7.2.
  • Limit network access to affected systems.
  • Apply vendor updates and verify resolution.
  • Monitor for unusual system activity.

Frequently asked questions

What is SAP Solution Manager and its role in enterprise environments?

SAP Solution Manager (SolMan) is a critical enterprise application used for managing SAP and non-SAP solutions. It provides centralized control and monitoring for SAP landscapes, akin to a domain controller in Microsoft environments. SolMan facilitates implementation, support, monitoring, and maintenance of enterprise solutions, ensuring the reliability and stability of integrated systems.

What is the weakness class and impact of CVE-2020-6207?

CVE-2020-6207 is classified as CWE-306, Missing Authentication for Critical Function. This critical vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass security checks and gain complete control over all SMDAgents connected to the SAP Solution Manager. The impact includes remote code execution on affected systems with the privileges of the SMDAgent user.

How can CVE-2020-6207 be exploited, and what is its scope?

An attacker with network access can exploit CVE-2020-6207 by sending specially crafted SOAP messages to the unauthenticated EemAdminService/EemAdmin web service endpoint. This allows them to upload malicious scripts that are then executed by connected SMDAgents, leading to remote command execution across the entire SAP landscape connected to the vulnerable Solution Manager instance.

What is the relevance of CVE-2020-6207, and why is it significant for organizations?

This vulnerability is highly relevant as it's listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation. A successful attack can compromise an organization's mission-critical SAP applications, business processes, and data, posing a significant risk to cybersecurity and regulatory compliance. The critical CVSS score of 10.0 underscores the severity of the threat.

What are the recommended practical steps to respond to CVE-2020-6207?

Organizations should immediately apply the security patch referenced in SAP Support Note 2890213. Additionally, restrict network access to SAP Solution Manager to authorized administrative networks, review connected SMDAgents for compromise, and implement network segmentation to isolate SAP infrastructure.

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