Authentication Flaw in SAP Xpress Server Affects Core Operations
CVE-2017-15293

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

SAP
Status
Point Of Sale Xpress Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 October 2017

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.

References

https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-17-032-sap-pos-miss...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100713
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https://erpscan.io/research/hacking-sap-pos/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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