SAP security note 1598981, "Unauthorized use of application functions in CRM CIC". Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.
Description
Symptom
A malicious user can execute functions in CRM-IC without authentication and authorization.
Solution
1. Refer to Note 1520324 and Note 1551982 for additional information and instructions. The corrections from these notes are a prerequisite for the implementation of this note.
2. Implement the correction instructions of this note. This will also create the report BSP_XSRF_PARAM_CRM_CIC_VARIOUS in your system.
3. Execute the report BSP_XSRF_PARAM_CRM_CIC_VARIOUS and specify a corresponding transport request number when prompted. The report will activate the XSRF protection for the BSP applications adapted by this note.
Reason and prerequisites
CRM-IC executes certain functions by referencing specific URLs. When a malicious user 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 authenticated user. The malicious user may use a cross-site scripting attack to do this, or they may present a link to the victim.
Affected components
- BBPCRM 400
- BBPCRM 500
- BBPCRM 520
- BBPCRM 600
- BBPCRM 700
- BBPCRM 701
Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1598981
Detailed exploitation and proof-of-concept material for this note is maintained in the RedRays Security Platform. For access, contact [email protected].
