SAP Security Note
Medium priority
SAP security note 1949046, "Broken authorization check", was released on January 14, 2014. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.
Description
Symptom
An authenticated user can use functions of SV-SMG-SDD to which access should be restricted. This may result in an escalation of privileges.
Solution
Implement the attached correction instructions or import the relevant Support Package.
Reason and prerequisites
SV-SMG-SDD 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 2.1 Vector: AV:N/AC:H/AU:S/C:P/I:N/A:N
Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1949046
Detailed exploitation and proof-of-concept material for this note is maintained in the RedRays Security Platform. For access, contact [email protected].