CVE-2019-0259

Description

SAP BusinessObjects, versions 4.2 and 4.3, (Visual Difference) allows an attacker to upload any file (including script files) without proper file format validation.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.73% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory sap.com Vendor Advisory sap.com
Affected: SAP SE SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform Servers (Enterprise)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106997 third party advisory vdb entry
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=510922943 vendor advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2727564 vendor advisory permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0259?
CVE-2019-0259 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-0259?
To fix CVE-2019-0259, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-0259 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-0259 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-0259?
CVE-2019-0259 affects SAP SE SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform Servers (Enterprise).
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