Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw affects SAP Web Dispatcher and related SAP kernel versions. An unauthenticated network attacker could send crafted requests that make a back-end server misread request boundaries, potentially allowing data read or modification and limited availability impact. Highest concern is SAP Web Dispatcher deployed as a front-end server reachable from untrusted networks. Exposure depends on whether affected listed versions are present and whether they proxy traffic to sensitive SAP back-end systems. Treat as high priority where SAP Web Dispatcher fronts important SAP systems, especially externally exposed environments. The risk is unauthorized data access or modification through request boundary confusion. Mitigation focus: Review SAP Note 3080567 for the vendor-supported remediation path.; Patch or upgrade affected SAP Web Dispatcher and kernel versions per SAP guidance.; Prioritize externally reachable front-end dispatcher instances first..
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L2.26Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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8.9HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=585106405CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3080567CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling')
Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.