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Missing authorization check in Sales Order Monitor (VA06), SAP security note 2159481

SAP Note 2159481SAP Security NoteHigh priority

SAP security note 2159481, "Missing authorization check in Sales Order Monitor (VA06)", is a note released on 13.10.2015. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.

ComponentSales and Distribution > Sales > Basic Functions
PriorityCorrection with high priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version2
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on13.10.2015

Description

Symptom

An authenticated user can use functions of Sales Order Monitor (Transaction VA06) to which access should be restricted. This may result in an escalation of privileges.

Solution

An additional authorization check has been implemented for V_BAK_VKO. Apply the corrections provided in this SAP Note.

Reason and prerequisites

Sales Order Monitor does not contain authorization checks for verifying an authenticated user's authorization to access certain functions. This may lead to undesired system behavior.

CVSS

Score 0

References

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 2159481

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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