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SAP security note 1738828, "Missing authorization check in ERECRUIT", is a program error note released on 11.09.2012. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.
Description
Symptom
An authenticated user can use functions of ERECRUIT to which access should be restricted. This may result in an escalation of privileges.
Solution
Import the relevant support package. For immediate corrections, implement the correction instructions of the note.
Side effect: implementing this note causes an issue described in SAP Note 1768474 – unable to open the candidate data overview pdf.
Reason and prerequisites
ERECRUIT 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
This note refers to
- 888889 – Automatic checks for security notes using RSECNOTE (outdated)
Referenced by
- 888889 – Automatic checks for security notes using RSECNOTE (outdated)
Affected components
- ERECRUIT: 300, 600, 603, 604, 605, 606, 616
Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1738828
Detailed exploitation and proof-of-concept material for this note is maintained in the RedRays Security Platform. For access, contact [email protected].