What is system command injection in SAP BC-ABA - ABAP Runtime Environment?

SAP Term: system command injection

• Component: BC-ABA

• Component Name: ABAP Runtime Environment

• Description: Injection of malicious operating system statements by an attacker. System command injections are possible whenever programs use external statements or parts of statements that are then are passed to the operating system without being checked or escaped.

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• Key Concepts: 
  System command injection is a type of security vulnerability that occurs when an attacker is able to execute arbitrary system commands on a vulnerable system. This type of attack is possible when user input is not properly sanitized and is passed directly to the underlying operating system. In the context of SAP, this vulnerability can be found in the ABAP Runtime Environment (BC-ABA) component. 
  
  How to use it: 
  System command injection can be used by an attacker to gain access to sensitive data, modify system files, or even execute malicious code on the vulnerable system. To prevent this type of attack, user input should always be sanitized and validated before being passed to the underlying operating system. Additionally, access control measures should be implemented to ensure that only authorized users are able to access sensitive data or execute system commands. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When dealing with user input, it is important to remember that any data that is passed directly to the underlying operating system should be treated as potentially malicious. To prevent system command injection attacks, it is important to always sanitize and validate user input before passing it to the underlying operating system. Additionally, access control measures should be implemented to ensure that only authorized users are able to access sensitive data or execute system commands. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on system command injection and how to prevent it, please refer to the SAP Security Guide (https://help.sap.com/doc/saphelp_nw73ehp1/7.31.10/en-US/f3/d9f8b2e6d711d1897e0000e8322d00/content.htm). Additionally, the OWASP Top 10 list (https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Top_10_2013-A1-Injection) provides a comprehensive overview of injection vulnerabilities and how they can be prevented.