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Hard Code User Names Backdoor, SAP security note 1521458

SAP Note 1521458
SAP Security Note

SAP security note 1521458, "Hard Code User Names [Backdoor]", is released on 01.06.2011. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.

ComponentBasis Components > Basis Services/Communication Interfaces > Knowledge Provider
TypeSAP Security Note
Version4
Released on01.06.2011

Description

Symptom

BC-SRV-KPR-CMS contains code which changes the program’s behaviour when a user successfully authenticates with a certain username.

Solution

To address this issue, implement this SAP Note 1521458 or import the relevant support package.

Reason and prerequisites

The program code contains a hard-coded username which changes the system’s behaviour should a user authenticate successfully. The user may obtain additional information which should not be displayed.

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1521458

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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