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Missing authorization check in FI-CA, SAP security note 1589367

SAP Note 1589367SAP Security NoteHigh priority

SAP security note 1589367, "Missing authorization check in FI-CA", is a program error note released on 12.07.2011. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

ComponentFI-CA
CategoryProgram error
TypeSAP Security Note
Version4
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on12.07.2011
LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

An authenticated user can use functions of FI-CA to which access should be restricted. This may result in an escalation of privileges.

Solution

Refer to the correction instructions/manual pre-implementation steps provided in the note.

Reason and prerequisites

FI-CA does not contain authorization checks for verifying an authenticated user's authorization to access certain functions. This may result in undesired system behavior.

CVSS

Score 3.5 Vector: AV:N/AC:M/AU:S/C:P/I:N/A:N

Affected components

  • FI-CA

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1589367

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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