SAP security note 1512638, “Missing Authorization Check in SCM-APO-VS-INS”, is a note released on December 14, 2010. Below is the security information published by SAP for this note.
Description
Symptom
An authenticated user can use functionality of SCM-APO-VS-INS to which access should be restricted. This can potentially result in an escalation of privileges.
Reason and prerequisites
SCM-APO-VS-INS lacks permission checks for an authenticated user's authorization to access some of its functionality. This may result in undesired system behavior.
Solution
Implement the attached correction instruction.
Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1512638
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