Hard-coded credentials in Class /FRE/FU_CL_TS_SERVICES, SAP security note 1463037

SAP security note 1463037, "Hard-coded credentials in Class /FRE/FU_CL_TS_SERVICES". Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.

Description

Symptom

A security vulnerability has been identified in SAP where hard-coded credentials exist within the class /FRE/FU_CL_TS_SERVICES. This issue allows the program to alter its behavior when a user authenticates with a specific username, potentially exposing sensitive information.

• The application behavior changes upon successful authentication of a particular user.
• Unauthorized access to additional system information may be possible due to the hard-coded credentials.

Solution

To address this security issue, apply the correction instructions provided in SAP Security Note 1463037. Ensure that you update the relevant support packages for your software component version.

Reason and prerequisites

The presence of hard-coded usernames in the program code can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access or disclose sensitive information. This vulnerability arises from the method that alters program behavior based on specific user authentication.

Before applying this note, ensure that SAP Note 1273526 is implemented. This note adds necessary checks when storing data into Time Series Management (TSM), enhancing the overall security posture.

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