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Missing authorization checks in /SAPAPO/START, SAP security note 1525296

SAP Note 1525296
SAP Security Note
High priority

SAP security note 1525296, “Missing authorization checks in /SAPAPO/START”, is a program error note released on 14.12.2010. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

ComponentSCM-APO-PPS
CategoryProgram error
PriorityCorrection with high priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version1
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on14.12.2010
LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

An authenticated user can use the function scope of the transactions called in the report /SAPAPO/START to which access should be restricted. This may lead to an escalation of authorizations.

Solution

Implement the correction instructions relevant for your release or import the relevant Support Package.

Reason and prerequisites

Authorization checks that can be used to verify the authorization of the authenticated user for access to functions within the function scope are missing. This may lead to unwanted system behavior.

  • Prerequisite: Note 1429098 is required for the implementation of this note.

References

Affected components

  • SAP_APO: 30A, 310
  • SCM: 400, 410, 500, 510

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1525296

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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