SAP security note 1787455, "Missing authorization check in LiveCache Applications", is a note released on 14.05.2013. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.
Description
Symptom
An authenticated user can use functions of LiveCache Applications to which access should be restricted. This may result in an escalation of privileges.
Solution
Implement the attached source code corrections.
Reason and prerequisites
LiveCache Applications does not contain authorization checks for verifying an authenticated user’s permissions to access certain functions. This may lead to undesired system behavior.
CVSS
Score 6.0 Vector: AV:N/AC:M/AU:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1787455
Detailed exploitation and proof-of-concept material for this note is maintained in the RedRays Security Platform. For access, contact [email protected].
