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Hard-coded credentials in program RWSORT05, SAP security note 1470904

SAP Note 1470904SAP Security NoteHigh priority

SAP security note 1470904, "Hard-coded credentials in program RWSORT05", is a program error note released on 14.12.2010. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.

ComponentLogistics – General > Logistics Basic Data > Assortment / Listing
CategoryProgram error
PriorityCorrection with high priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version2
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on14.12.2010
LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

The program RWSORT05 contains code that alters the program's behavior when a user successfully authenticates with a specific username.

Solution

Please install the attached correction to resolve this issue.

Reason and prerequisites

The program code has a hard-coded username that changes the system's behavior upon successful user authentication. This allows the user to obtain additional information that should not be displayed.

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1470904

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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