{"id":25099,"date":"2025-04-16T13:20:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T13:20:02","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-06-28T11:19:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T17:19:56","slug":"cve-2024-21737-critical-sap-application-interface-framework-file-adapter-vulnerability-leading-to-potential-system-compromise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-21737-critical-sap-application-interface-framework-file-adapter-vulnerability-leading-to-potential-system-compromise\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2024-21737: Critical SAP Application Interface Framework File Adapter Vulnerability Leading to Potential System Compromise<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

The CVE-2024-21737 is a critical vulnerability identified in the SAP Application Interface Framework File Adapter, specifically in version 702. It enables a high privilege user to traverse through different layers of the application and execute OS commands directly. This control over the application can lead to serious implications, potentially compromising the system and leading<\/a> to data leakage. Given the widespread use of SAP systems across various industries, this vulnerability is of significant concern and poses serious risks<\/a> to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data.<\/p>\n

Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

CVE ID: CVE-2024-21737
\nSeverity: High (8.4 CVSS Score)
\nAttack Vector: Local
\nPrivileges Required: High
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: System compromise<\/a>, data leakage<\/p>\n

Affected Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

SAP Application<\/a> Interface Framework File Adapter | 702<\/p>\n

How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n

The exploit works by taking advantage of a design flaw<\/a> within the SAP Application Interface Framework File Adapter. A high privilege user<\/a>, such as a system administrator, has the ability to use a specific function module to traverse through different application layers. This traversal allows the user to execute operating system commands<\/a> directly, bypassing any security restrictions. This direct command execution can lead to manipulations that can alter the application’s behavior, providing an attacker with the potential to compromise the system<\/a> and access confidential data.<\/p>\n

Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p>\n

Below is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited using a shell command:<\/a><\/p>\n

$ sap> fm module -exec \"OS command\"<\/code><\/pre>\n
In this conceptual example, `fm module -exec` is the function module traversal command, and `”OS command”` represents an arbitrary operating system command that the attacker wishes to execute<\/a>. This command could be anything from data extraction to system<\/a> shutdown, highlighting the severity of this vulnerability.
\nPlease note that this is a conceptual example and the exact command will depend on the specific SAP system and the OS command the attacker<\/a> intends to run.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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