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Unauthorized use of application functions in SAP HANA application lifecycle manager, SAP security note 2011169

SAP Note 2011169

SAP security note 2011169, “Unauthorized use of application functions in SAP HANA application lifecycle manager”, is a note. Below is the security information published by SAP for this note.

Description

Symptom

An attacker can execute functions in SAP HANA application lifecycle manager without authentication and authorization.

Reason and prerequisites

SAP HANA application lifecycle manager executes certain functions by referencing specific URLs/commands. When an attacker tricks an authenticated user's browser into making a request containing a certain URL and specific parameters, the function is executed with the rights of the authenticated user. The attacker may use a cross-site scripting attack to do this, or they may present a link to the victim.

Solution

The issue is fixed with version 1.0.4 of the SAP HANA application lifecycle manager (DU HANA XL_LM). This version is part of SAP HANA revision 62.

Update Instructions:

Additional Resources:

References:

  • SAP HANA > SAP HANA Lifecycle Management > SAP HANA Application Lifecycle Management

*For more details and support, visit SAP Support.*

*Credits to Red Rays for support in providing this information.*

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 2011169

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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