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Missing authorization check in Web Dynpro ABAP, SAP security note 1501856

SAP Note 1501856SAP Security NoteMedium priority

SAP security note 1501856, "Missing authorization check in Web Dynpro ABAP", is a program error note released on 14.12.2010. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

ComponentBasis Components > Web Dynpro > Web Dynpro ABAP > Web Dynpro ABAP Runtime
CategoryProgram error
PriorityCorrection with medium priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version2
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on14.12.2010
LanguageEnglish (Master Language: German)

Description

Symptom

An authenticated user can use functionality of Web Dynpro ABAP to which access should be restricted. This can potentially result in an escalation of privileges.

Solution

Import the relevant Support Package or implement the correction instructions.

Reason and prerequisites

The Web Dynpro ABAP 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_BASIS 700 to 702
  • SAP_BASIS 710 to 730
  • SAP_BASIS 72L

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1501856

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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