BBP_PM01 ITS service vulnerable to XSS attack, SAP security note 1675396

SAP security note 1675396, "BBP_PM01 ITS service vulnerable to XSS attack", is a program error note released on 08.05.2012. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.

Description

Symptom

The SRM confirmation can be abused by an attacker, allowing them to modify displayed application content without authorization, and to potentially obtain authentication information from other legitimate users.

Solution

Kindly implement and execute the report provided in the form of correction instructions corresponding to the release.

Reason and prerequisites

The BBP_PM01 ITS service within confirmation does not sufficiently encode output parameters, resulting in a reflected cross-site scripting issue. A reflected cross-site scripting attack can be used to non-permanently deface or modify displayed content from a Web site.

Reflected cross-site scripting can be used to steal another user’s authentication information, such as data relating to their current session. An attacker who gains access to this data may use it to impersonate the user and access all information with the same rights as the target user. If an administrator is impersonated, the security of the application may be fully compromised.

CVSS

Score 0