Is there any security risk when running scripting with an older SAP GUI version?

[SAPSupport]

Good day.

Is there any security risk  when running scripting with an older SAP GUI version? Is there a way to enforce minimum GUI version otherwise users will not be able to run scripts?

Kind regards

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Learn more about the SAP Support user and program here.

[SAPSupport · Accepted solution]

Hello,

Thank you for reaching out to SAP Community.

• The most recent changes to the SAP GUI security parameters were made at least two years ago. Therefore, it doesn't seem logical to enforce versions. Instead, you should ensure that users running outdated versions receive upgrades. If there is a requirement to enforce a version, there is the SAP Note 748424 - "Evaluation of SAP GUI versions and patches" that provides a sample report for doing so.
• Furthermore, there are no known security issues with SAP GUI Scripting. The important point is that scripts can only perform actions that users are capable of, but they can do it more quickly (the scripting simulates the UI interactions performing by the users). 
• SAP recommends SAP GUI Scripting rather other third-party software since it has a very secure technology, especially when compared to browser-based UIs that can be automated through tools without offering any additional security measures.

I hope above comments can help you to be more aware of the security risks regarding SAP GUI scripting.