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Unauthorized modification of stored content in cFolders, SAP security note 1838814

SAP Note 1838814
SAP Security Note
High priority

SAP security note 1838814, “Unauthorized modification of stored content in cFolders”, is a program error note released on June 11, 2013. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

ComponentProduct Lifecycle Management > Collaboration Folders (PLM-CFO)
CategoryProgram Error
PriorityHigh priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version2
StatusReleased for Customer
Released onJune 11, 2013
LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

An attacker can abuse cFolders to modify application content, persist unauthorized changes, and potentially obtain authentication information from other legitimate users.

Solution

Implement the recommended coding changes provided in the SAP Security Note to mitigate the vulnerability.

Reason and prerequisites

The vulnerability allows for cross-site scripting, enabling permanent modification of displayed website content. This permits attackers to embed content that is rendered automatically without needing to target victims individually.

CVSS

Score 0

Affected components

  • CPRXRPM 400
  • CPRXRPM 450_700
  • CPRXRPM 500_702

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1838814

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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