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Missing authorization check in AP-MD-BP, SAP security note 2037197

SAP Note 2037197SAP Security NoteHigh priority

SAP security note 2037197, “Missing authorization check in AP-MD-BP”, is a program error note released on 09.09.2014. Below is the security information published by SAP for this note.

ComponentAP-MD-BP (Application Platform > Master Data > Business Partner)
CategoryProgram error
PriorityCorrection with high priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version1
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on09.09.2014
LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

An authenticated user can use functions of AP-MD-BP to which access should be restricted. This may result in an escalation of privileges.

Reason and prerequisites

AP-MD-BP does not contain authorization checks for verifying an authenticated user's authorization to access some of its functions. This may result in undesired system behavior.

Solution

Implement the note.

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 2037197

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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