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Missing authentication check in MessageSearch service, SAP security note 1448266

SAP Note 1448266

SAP security note 1448266, "Missing authentication check in MessageSearch service". Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.

Description

Symptom

A malicious user can use functions of the MessageSearch Service to which access should be restricted. This may result in an escalation of privileges.

Solution

MessageSearch service is no longer accessible to unauthorized users. Users need to have the role SAP_XI_MONITOR_J2EE in order to access the MessageSearch service. Kindly check the SP/PL information and apply the relevant patch.

Reason and prerequisites

The MessageSearch Service is missing authentication steps. This may result in undesired system behavior.

References

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1448266

Detailed exploitation and proof-of-concept material for this note is maintained in the RedRays Security Platform. For access, contact [email protected].

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