Hard coded user name in CA-GTF-RCM, SAP security note 1395921

SAP security note 1395921, “Hard coded user name in CA-GTF-RCM.” Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

Description

Symptom

The program contains a hard-coded username-password combination that alters the system’s behavior upon successful authentication. A malicious user who knows these credentials can:

• Log into the system without legitimate access.
• Access additional information that should remain hidden.
• Potentially escalate privileges if the hard-coded account has higher access rights than their own.

• Unauthorized Access: Malicious users can gain access without proper authorization.
• Data Exposure: Sensitive information may be exposed unintentionally.
• Privilege Escalation: Users may obtain higher access levels, compromising system security.

Solution

Remove the hard-coded username and password from the application logic to prevent unauthorized access and ensure system integrity.

Reason and prerequisites

CA-GTF-RCM contains the program RMPS_IMPORT_FILEPLAN, which includes code intended only for development purposes. This code should have been removed before the application’s delivery.

Affected components

• CA-GTF-RCM 730