Authentication Flaw in SAP Xpress Server Affects Core Operations
CVE-2017-15293
9.8CRITICAL
What is CVE-2017-15293?
The Xpress Server component in SAP's Point of Sale (POS) system lacks proper authentication controls, allowing unauthorized access to critical file read and erase operations. This vulnerability also affects daemon shutdown and terminal read functions, potentially exposing sensitive credential information. Users can be significantly impacted as the absence of authentication measures opens pathways for attackers to compromise system integrity, leading to unauthorized data manipulations.