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Insufficient authorization check in AP-MD-PCA, SAP security note 1657200

SAP Note 1657200High priority

SAP security note 1657200, “Insufficient authorization check in AP-MD-PCA”, is a note released on April 10, 2012. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.

ComponentApplication Platform > Master Data > Payment card (AP-MD-PCA)
PriorityCorrection with high priority
StatusReleased for Customer
Released onApril 10, 2012

Description

Symptom

An authenticated user can exploit functions of AP-MD-PCA without proper authorization checks, potentially leading to an escalation of privileges. This vulnerability may result in undesired system behavior and poses a security risk to your SAP environment.

Solution

Implement this security note to apply the necessary authorization checks and mitigate the risk of privilege escalation.

CVSS

Score 4.0

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1657200

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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