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Vahagn Vardanian

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Missing authorization check in PPM-PRO, SAP security note 1712917

SAP Note 1712917

SAP security note 1712917, "Missing authorization check in PPM-PRO". Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

ComponentPortfolio and Project Management > Project Management (CPRXRPM)

Description

Symptom

An authenticated user can use functions of PPM-PRO to which access should be restricted. This may result in an escalation of privileges.

Solution

Implement the necessary code changes to include proper authorization checks.

Reason and prerequisites

PPM-PRO does not contain authorization checks for verifying an authenticated user's authorization to access some of its functions. This may result in undesired system behavior.

Affected components

  • Portfolio and Project Management > Project Management (CPRXRPM), versions 400, 450_700, 500_702

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1712917

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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