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Vahagn Vardanian

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Hard-coded credentials in ABAP DDIC, SAP security note 1572302

SAP Note 1572302

SAP security note 1572302, “Hard-coded credentials in ABAP DDIC”. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.

Description

Symptom

ABAP Data Dictionary contains code which changes the program’s behaviour when a user successfully authenticates with a certain username.

Solution

Please apply the support package mentioned in this note at least, or the respective correction instructions.

Reason and prerequisites

The program code contains a hard-coded username which changes the system’s behaviour should a user authenticate successfully. The user may obtain additional information which should not be displayed.

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1572302

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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