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Missing authorization check for hidden functions, SAP security note 1142067

SAP Note 1142067
SAP Security Note
High priority

SAP security note 1142067, "Missing authorization check for hidden functions", is a program error note released on October 8, 2009. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and reason and prerequisites.

CategoryProgram error
PriorityHigh priority
TypeSAP Security Note
StatusReleased for Customer
Released onOctober 8, 2009

Description

Symptom

You can use authorization objects to display or hide functions in applications. However, you can still execute these functions by manipulating the URL on a Business Server Page (BSP). An additional authorization check before execution is missing.

Solution

Import the Support Package specified in the attachment or implement the correction instructions.

Reason and prerequisites

This problem is caused by a design error.

References

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1142067

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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