CVE-2026-24324 Overview
CVE-2026-24324 is a denial of service vulnerability affecting SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (AdminTools). An authenticated attacker with standard user privileges can execute a specific query in AdminTools that causes the Content Management Server (CMS) to crash. This vulnerability allows attackers to render the CMS partially or completely unavailable, disrupting business intelligence operations across the organization.
Critical Impact
Authenticated users can crash the Content Management Server (CMS), causing denial of service that impacts system availability for all users relying on the SAP BusinessObjects platform.
Affected Products
- SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (AdminTools)
- SAP BusinessObjects Content Management Server (CMS)
Discovery Timeline
- February 10, 2026 - CVE-2026-24324 published to NVD
- February 10, 2026 - Last updated in NVD database
Technical Details for CVE-2026-24324
Vulnerability Analysis
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-405 (Asymmetric Resource Consumption), indicating that the system fails to properly handle resource allocation when processing certain queries. The attack can be launched remotely over the network and requires only low-privilege user authentication to exploit. No user interaction is required for successful exploitation.
The vulnerability specifically impacts system availability, with confidentiality and integrity remaining unaffected. An authenticated attacker can leverage the AdminTools interface to submit specially crafted queries that trigger resource exhaustion or improper state handling within the Content Management Server.
Root Cause
The root cause lies in asymmetric resource consumption (CWE-405) within the AdminTools query processing mechanism. The CMS does not properly validate or limit resource consumption when handling certain queries from authenticated users, allowing a single malicious request to consume disproportionate server resources and cause a crash condition.
Attack Vector
The attack requires network access to the SAP BusinessObjects AdminTools interface and valid user credentials. Once authenticated, an attacker can submit a specific query that exploits the resource consumption flaw. The low complexity of the attack combined with no requirement for user interaction makes this vulnerability relatively straightforward to exploit for any authenticated user.
The vulnerability manifests when AdminTools processes certain queries that trigger improper resource handling in the CMS. For technical details on the specific query patterns involved, refer to SAP Note #3695912.
Detection Methods for CVE-2026-24324
Indicators of Compromise
- Unexpected CMS service crashes or restarts without corresponding system resource exhaustion
- Unusual query patterns in AdminTools audit logs from standard user accounts
- Multiple failed or timed-out connections to the Content Management Server
- Elevated memory or CPU usage on CMS servers preceding service interruption
Detection Strategies
- Monitor AdminTools activity logs for abnormal query execution patterns from low-privilege users
- Implement alerting on CMS service crashes and automatic restart events
- Review authentication logs for accounts executing unusual administrative queries
- Configure application performance monitoring to detect resource consumption anomalies
Monitoring Recommendations
- Enable verbose logging for AdminTools query execution
- Set up real-time alerts for CMS service availability status changes
- Monitor system resource utilization on servers hosting the Content Management Server
- Implement baseline comparisons for AdminTools query frequency and patterns per user
How to Mitigate CVE-2026-24324
Immediate Actions Required
- Apply the security patch referenced in SAP Note #3695912
- Review and restrict AdminTools access to only essential personnel
- Implement monitoring for CMS service health and availability
- Consider temporary access restrictions to AdminTools while evaluating patch deployment
Patch Information
SAP has released a security patch addressing this vulnerability. Organizations should review and apply the patch documented in SAP Note #3695912. Additionally, refer to the SAP Security Patch Day portal for the latest security updates and deployment guidance.
Workarounds
- Restrict AdminTools access to only administrators and essential personnel until patching is complete
- Implement network segmentation to limit access to the AdminTools interface
- Enable enhanced monitoring and alerting for CMS service availability
- Consider implementing query rate limiting or input validation at the application gateway level
# Example: Review SAP BusinessObjects user permissions
# Audit users with AdminTools access
SELECT SI_NAME, SI_USERGROUPS FROM CI_SYSTEMOBJECTS WHERE SI_KIND='User'
# Implement monitoring for CMS service status
# Configure automated alerts for service interruptions
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