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Missing authorization check in BI-BIP-ADM, SAP security note 2011396

SAP Note 2011396

SAP security note 2011396, “Missing authorization check in BI-BIP-ADM”. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

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Description

Symptom

An authenticated user can use functions of BI-BIP-ADM to which access should be restricted. This may result in an escalation of privileges.

Solution

Install one of the following or one of their subsequent patches or support packs:

  • BI 4.0 Patch 9.2
  • BI 4.0 SP10
  • BI 4.1 Patch 3.1
  • BI 4.1 SP04

Reason and prerequisites

BI-BIP-ADM does not contain authorization checks for checking an authenticated user’s authorization to access some of its functions. This may result in undesired system behavior.

CVSS

Score 6.4 Vector: AV:N/AC:L/AU:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

Affected components

  • BO-WEBAPP: 4.0 – 4.0+

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 2011396

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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