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Unauthorized modification of displayed content in CRM IPC, SAP security note 1591376

SAP Note 1591376
SAP Security Note
High priority

SAP security note 1591376, “Unauthorized modification of displayed content in CRM IPC”, is a program error note released on July 10, 2012. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.

ComponentCRM-BF-CFG (Customer Relationship Management > Basic Functions > Product Configuration)
CategoryProgram error
PriorityCorrection with high priority
TypeSAP Security Note
StatusReleased for Customer
Released onJuly 10, 2012

Description

Symptom

Components associated with pricing and configuration can be abused by a malicious user, allowing them to modify displayed application content without authorization, and to potentially obtain authentication information from other legitimate users.

Solution

To correct the issue, apply the Java patch valid for your CRM release from the SAP Service Marketplace.

Reason and prerequisites

Components associated with pricing and configuration do not sufficiently encode input 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. A malicious user 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.

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1591376

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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