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Missing authorization check in XML Data Archiving Service, SAP security note 1945215

SAP Note 1945215

SAP security note 1945215, “Missing authorization check in XML Data Archiving Service”. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.

Description

Symptom

An authenticated user can use functions of XML Data Archiving Service to which access should be restricted. This may result in an escalation of privileges.

Solution

Upgrade to at least the patch level specified in the “Support Packages & Patches” section of this note, as relevant to your release and SP.

Reason and prerequisites

XML Data Archiving Service does not contain authorization checks for checking an authenticated user’s authorization to access some of its functions. This may result in undesired system behavior.

CVSS

Score 3.5 Vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N

References

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1945215

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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