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Missing authorization check in BC-BMT-WFM, SAP security note 2138031

SAP Note 2138031
SAP Security Note
Medium priority

SAP security note 2138031, "Missing authorization check in BC-BMT-WFM", released on May 12, 2015. Below are the symptom and the SAP recommended solution.

ComponentBasis Components > Business Management > Business Workflow
PriorityCorrection with medium priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version1
StatusReleased for Customer
Released onMay 12, 2015

Description

Symptom

An authenticated user can use functions of BC-BMT-WFM to which access should be restricted. This may result in an escalation of privileges.

Solution

Apply this note or the appropriate support package to implement the necessary authorization checks and prevent unauthorized access.

Reason and prerequisites

BC-BMT-WFM does not contain authorization checks for verifying an authenticated user’s authorization to access certain functions. This oversight may lead to undesired system behavior.

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 2138031

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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