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Unauthorized use of application functions in SCM-EWM-RF, SAP security note 1597489

SAP Note 1597489

SAP security note 1597489, "Unauthorized Use of Application Functions in SCM-EWM-RF". Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

ComponentSCMEWM

Description

Symptom

An attacker can execute functions in SCM-EWM without authentication and authorization.

Solution

Prerequisites:

Reason and prerequisites

SCM-EWM executes certain functions by 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 authenticated user. The attacker may use a cross-site scripting attack to do this, or they may present a link to the victim.

References

Affected components

  • SCMEWM 510
  • SCMEWM 700
  • SCMEWM 701
  • SCMEWM 702

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1597489

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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