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Missing Authorization check in EA-DFPS, SAP security note 2442630

SAP Note 2442630
SAP Security Note
Medium priority

SAP security note 2442630, "Missing Authorization check in EA-DFPS", is a program error note released on 09.05.2017. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.

ComponentIndustry-Specific Components > Defense Forces and Public Security > Plant Maintenance
CategoryProgram error
PriorityCorrection with medium priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version8
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on09.05.2017
LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

EA-DFPS does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges.

Some well-known impacts of Missing Authorization check are:

  • Abuse functionality restricted to a particular user group
  • Read, modify, or delete restricted data

Solution

Please apply the correction via this note or the corresponding support package.

CVSS

Score 6.3 Vector: AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 2442630

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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