SAP security note 1653474, "Unauthorized Modification of Displayed Content in Web Dynpro". Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.
Description
Symptom
SAP Security Note 1653474 addresses a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Web Dynpro Java. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to modify displayed application content without authorization and potentially steal authentication information from legitimate users.
Solution
Apply the relevant support package patch as detailed in the Security Note to remediate the XSS vulnerability.
References
- Security Note 1724922 – Update 1 to Security Note 1653474
- Security Note 1637338 – Unauthorized modification of displayed content in UR
- Security Note 1590008 – JAVA output encoding
Affected components
- WebDynpro Java (BC-WD-JAV), versions 6.40, 7.00 to 7.31
Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1653474
Detailed exploitation and proof-of-concept material for this note is maintained in the RedRays Security Platform. For access, contact [email protected].



