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Missing authorization check in FI-CA-INV, SAP security note 2248862

SAP Note 2248862
SAP Security Note
Medium priority

SAP security note 2248862, "Missing authorization check in FI-CA-INV", is a program error note released on 14.11.2016. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.

ComponentFI-CAX-INV (Financial Accounting > Non-industry specific contract accounts receivable, payable > Convergent Invoicing)
CategoryProgram error
PriorityCorrection with medium priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version2
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on14.11.2016
LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

An authenticated user can access functions of the component FI-CA-INV to which access should be restricted. This may result in an escalation of privileges.

Solution

Implement the correction instructions as outlined or import the relevant Support Package.

Reason and prerequisites

FI-CA-INV 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.

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 2248862

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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