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Unauthorized modification of displayed content in BC-SRV-KPR, SAP security note 2199045

SAP Note 2199045
SAP Security Note
Medium priority

SAP security note 2199045, "Unauthorized modification of displayed content in BC-SRV-KPR", is a program error note released on 08.09.2015. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.

ComponentBasis Components > Basis Services/Communication Interfaces > Knowledge Provider > Document Management Framework
CategoryProgram error
PriorityCorrection with medium priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version2
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on08.09.2015
LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

BC-SRV-KPR can be abused by an attacker, allowing them to modify displayed application content without authorization, and to potentially obtain authentication information from other legitimate users.

Solution

Implement the code corrections shipped in this SAP Note. Alternatively, implement the Support Package mentioned in this SAP Note.

Reason and prerequisites

Pages within BC-SRV-KPR do not sufficiently encode OUTPUT parameters, resulting in a reflected cross-site scripting issue. A reflected cross-site scripting attack can be used to non-permanently deface or modify displayed content from a Web site.

Reflected cross-site scripting can be used to steal another user’s authentication information, such as data relating to their current session. An attacker who gains access to this data may use it to impersonate the user and access all information with the same rights as the target user. If an administrator is impersonated, the security of the application may be fully compromised.

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 2199045

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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