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Missing authorization check in WD ABAP ALV, SAP security note 1612345

SAP Note 1612345

SAP security note 1612345, "Missing authorization check in WD ABAP ALV". Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

Description

Symptom

An authenticated user can use functions of WD ABAP ALV to which access should be restricted. This may result in an escalation of privileges.

Solution

Apply this SAP Note 1612345.

Reason and prerequisites

WD ABAP ALV does not contain authorization checks for verifying an authenticated user’s permission to access certain functions. This may lead to undesired system behavior.

References

Affected components

  • SAP_BASIS 700 to 702
  • SAP_BASIS 710 to 730
  • SAP_BASIS 731
  • SAP_BASIS 72L to 802

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1612345

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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