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Missing authorization check in ST-PI, SAP security note 1896785

SAP Note 1896785High priority

SAP security note 1896785, “Missing authorization check in ST-PI”, is a program error note released on 10.09.2013. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

ComponentService > SAP Solution Manager > Service Data Download
CategoryProgram error
PriorityCorrection with high priority
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on10.09.2013

Description

Symptom

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

Solution

Implement the support package or the correction instruction provided in this note.

Reason and prerequisites

Some functions of ST-PI do not contain authorization checks for verifying an authenticated user’s authorization. This may result in undesired system behavior.

CVSS

Score 3.5 Vector: AV:N/AC:M/AU:S/C:P/I:N/A:N

Affected components

  • ST-PI (2008_1_620, 2008_1_640, 2008_1_700, 2008_1_710)

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1896785

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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