SAP security note 1676719, "Unauthorized modification of BSP in Webdocuments". Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.
Description
Symptom
The BSP application Webdocuments can be abused by malicious users, allowing them to modify displayed application content without authorization and potentially obtain authentication information from other legitimate users.
Solution
Apply SAP Note 1676719 or import the necessary changes via the relevant support package.
Reason and prerequisites
BSP applications within Webdocuments do not sufficiently encode OUTPUT parameters, resulting in a cross-site scripting vulnerability. This flaw can be exploited to steal another user's authentication information, enabling malicious actions like impersonation.
References
Affected components
- EA-APPL (versions 600, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 616)
Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1676719
Detailed exploitation and proof-of-concept material for this note is maintained in the RedRays Security Platform. For access, contact [email protected].
