{"id":87178,"date":"2026-07-12T12:43:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T12:43:47","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","slug":"cve-2024-21735-sap-lt-replication-server-vulnerability-enabling-privilege-escalation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2024-21735-sap-lt-replication-server-vulnerability-enabling-privilege-escalation\/","title":{"rendered":"CVE-2024-21735: SAP LT Replication Server Vulnerability Enabling Privilege Escalation<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

This technical report provides details on the CVE-2024-21735 vulnerability, affecting SAP LT Replication Server versions S4CORE 103 to 108. This vulnerability is a critical issue due to its potential for privilege escalation, leading to possible system compromise or data leakage. Organizations utilizing the affected SAP products need to apply immediate mitigation measures to prevent unauthorized actions by attackers.<\/p>\n

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

CVE ID: CVE-2024-21735
\nSeverity: High (7.3 CVSS Score)
\nAttack Vector: Network
\nPrivileges Required: High
\nUser Interaction: None
\nImpact: Potential system compromise or data leakage<\/p>\n

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

Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n

SAP LT Replication Server | S4CORE 103
\nSAP LT Replication Server | S4CORE 104
\nSAP LT Replication Server | S4CORE 105
\nSAP LT Replication Server | S4CORE 106
\nSAP LT Replication Server | S4CORE 107
\nSAP LT Replication Server | S4CORE 108<\/p>\n

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

The vulnerability lies in the absence of necessary authorization checks in the affected SAP LT Replication Server versions. An attacker, given high-level privileges, can exploit this flaw to perform unintended actions. Such unauthorized activities can lead to an escalation of privileges, enabling the attacker to gain control over the system or lead to potential data leakage.<\/p>\n

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

Given the nature of the vulnerability, the exploit may involve manipulation of API requests to the server. The following is a conceptual example:<\/p>\n

POST \/api\/v1\/replication\/auth HTTP\/1.1\nHost: target.example.com\nContent-Type: application\/json\n{\n\"user\": \"attacker\",\n\"privileges\": \"high\",\n\"actions\": [\"read\", \"write\", \"execute\"]\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n
Note that this code is purely conceptual and may not work in a real-world scenario. It is provided to illustrate how the vulnerability could be potentially exploited.<\/p>\n
Recommended Mitigation<\/strong><\/p>\n
The primary mitigation recommendation is to apply patches provided by the vendor as soon as possible. In the interim, organizations can use Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) or Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) as temporary mitigation measures to monitor and block potentially malicious activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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