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Missing authorization check in WebReporting, SAP security note 1528822

SAP Note 1528822

SAP security note 1528822, “Missing authorization check in WebReporting”. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

Description

Symptom

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

Solution

Please apply the attached patch.

Reason and prerequisites

Under certain circumstances, WebReporting does not contain authorization checks for checking an authenticated user’s authorization to access some of its functions. This may result in undesired system behavior.

References

  • SAP Note 888889 – Automatic checks for security notes using RSECNOTE (outdated)

Affected components

  • SAP_APPL 45B
  • SAP_BASIS 46A to 46D
  • SAP_BASIS 610 to 640
  • SAP_BASIS 700 to 702
  • SAP_BASIS 710 to 730
  • SAP_BASIS 72L to 800

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1528822

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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