SAP security note 1517478, "Missing Authorization Check in Menu Painter". Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.
Description
Symptom
An authenticated user can use functionality of Menu Painter to which access should be restricted. This can potentially result in an escalation of privileges.
Solution
Apply the support package mentioned in this note or the correction instruction.
Reason and prerequisites
Menu Painter lacks permission checks for an authenticated user's authorization to access some of its functionality. This may result in undesired system behavior.
Affected components
- SAP_APPL 40B
- SAP_APPL 45B
- SAP_BASIS 46B to 46D
- SAP_BASIS 610 to 640
- SAP_BASIS 700 to 702
- SAP_BASIS 710 to 730
- SAP_BASIS 72L
Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1517478
Detailed exploitation and proof-of-concept material for this note is maintained in the RedRays Security Platform. For access, contact [email protected].
