SAP security note 1519720, "Unauthorized usage of appl functionality in prod designer UI". Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.
Description
Symptom
A malicious user can trigger functionality in the product designer UI without authentication and authorization.
Solution
- Refer to Note 1481392 for more information. The corrections from Note 1481392 are required for this note. You must first implement the corrections from Note 1481392.
- Implement the correction instructions from this note.
- Execute the program
ITS_XSRF_PARAM_PDNand enter a transfer order if required. The program adds parameters to the corresponding ITS service (normally maintained using the button for the GUI configuration in transaction SICF).
Reason and prerequisites
The product designer UI executes certain functions through referencing specific URLs. When an attacker tricks an authenticated user’s browser into making a request containing a certain URL and specific parameters, the function is executed with the rights of the user. If present, the attacker may use a Cross Site Scripting attack to trigger the exploit, or use an approach in which a link to click is presented to the victim.
Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1519720
Detailed exploitation and proof-of-concept material for this note is maintained in the RedRays Security Platform. For access, contact [email protected].
