CVE-2021-33679

Description

The SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform version - 420 allows an attacker, who has basic access to the application, to inject a malicious script while creating a new module document, file, or folder. When another user visits that page, the stored malicious script will execute in their session, hence allowing the attacker to compromise their confidentiality and integrity.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Vendor Advisory sap.com
Affected: SAP SE SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (BI Workspace)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=585106405 vendor advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3055180 permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-33679?
CVE-2021-33679 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-33679?
To fix CVE-2021-33679, 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-2021-33679 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-33679 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-33679?
CVE-2021-33679 affects SAP SE SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (BI Workspace).
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