SAP security note 2140238, "Missing authorization check in BC-XI-IS-BPE", released on 12.05.2015. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.
Description
Symptom
An authenticated user can use functions of BC-XI-IS-BPE to which access should be restricted. This may result in an escalation of privileges.
Solution
Apply this note or the appropriate support packages.
Reason and prerequisites
BC-XI-IS-BPE does not contain authorization checks for verifying an authenticated user’s authorization to access some of its functions. This may lead to undesired system behavior.
Affected components
- SAP_BASIS (700 to 740)
Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 2140238
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