SAP Security Note
SAP security note 1590764, "EC-CS: Potential Directory Traversal", is a note released on July 12, 2011. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.
Description
Symptom
This security note addresses a potential directory traversal vulnerability in the EC-CS component. The vulnerability allows a malicious user to read arbitrary files on the remote server, potentially disclosing confidential information.
Solution
Refer to Note 1497003 for additional information and instructions. The corrections from Note 1497003 are a prerequisite for implementing this note.
References
This note refers to
Affected components
- SAP_APPL 45B to 605
Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1590764
Detailed exploitation and proof-of-concept material for this note is maintained in the RedRays Security Platform. For access, contact [email protected].



