Missing authorization check in FI-SL, FI-GL, SAP security note 1681513

SAP Note 1681513
SAP Security Note
High priority

SAP security note 1681513, "Missing authorization check in FI-SL, FI-GL", is a program error note released on 12.06.2012. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.

ComponentFinancial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Basic Functions > Closing Operations / Period-End (FI-GL-GL-G)

CategoryProgram error

PriorityCorrection with high priority

TypeSAP Security Note

Version10

StatusReleased for Customer

Released on12.06.2012

LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

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

Solution

Implement the attached correction instructions, including the postprocessing steps, or import the relevant Support Package.

Reason and prerequisites

FI-SL-SL-G or FI-GL-GL-G does not contain authorization checks for verifying an authenticated user’s authorization to access some of its functions. This lack of checks can lead to undesired system behavior.

CVSS

Score 0

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1681513

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

#Closing Operations
#Period-End
#FI-GL-GL-G