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Hard-coded credentials in SAP Content Server, SAP security note 2114025

SAP Note 2114025Medium priority

SAP security note 2114025, "Hard-coded credentials in SAP Content Server", is released on August 11, 2015. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

ComponentBasis Services/Communication Interfaces > Knowledge Provider > SAP Content Server
PriorityCorrection with medium priority
Version6.50
StatusReleased for Customer
Released onAugust 11, 2015

Description

Symptom

SAP Content Server contains code that alters the program’s behavior when a user is successfully authenticated with certain usernames. An attacker can authenticate to SAP Content Server without legitimate credentials or escalate privileges. This vulnerability is due to hard-coded usernames and passwords in the program’s source code, allowing unauthorized access.

Solution

To mitigate this vulnerability, perform the following manual activities:

  • Refer to SAP Note 514500 and update to the latest patch of SAP Content Server 6.50.
  • After updating, delete the *.certs and *.pse files from the security directory (PSEDir) at the OS level. The PSEDir path can be found in the cs.conf file.
  • Regenerate the certificates at the repository level via CSADMIN.
WarningPerform these manual activities separately in each system where you transport the Note for implementation.

References

Affected components

  • CONTSERV: Version 6.50

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 2114025

Detailed exploitation and proof-of-concept material for this note is maintained in the RedRays Security Platform. For access, contact [email protected].

#SAP Content Server#CONTSERV#Hard-coded Credentials#Knowledge Provider

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