SAP security note 1531288, "Missing authorization check in HR Distributed-Reporting". Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.
Description
Symptom
An authenticated user can use functions of HR Distributed-Reporting to which access should be restricted. This may result in an escalation of privileges.
Solution
Implement the corresponding Support Package. Alternatively, implement the provided correction instructions.
Refer to SAP note 1232082 for the relationship between the technical name and the HR Support Package.
Reason and prerequisites
HR Distributed-Reporting does not contain authorization checks for verifying an authenticated user’s authorization to access certain functions. This may lead to undesired system behavior.
References
This note refers to
Affected components
- SAP_HR: 31I, 40B, 45B, 46B, 46C
- SAP_HRRXX: 470, 500, 600, 604
Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1531288
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