CVE-2023-42472

Insufficient File type validation in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Web Intelligence HTML interface)

Description

Due to insufficient file type validation, SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Web Intelligence HTML interface) - version 420, allows a report creator to upload files from local system into the report over the network. When uploading the image file, an authenticated attacker could intercept the request, modify the content type and the extension to read and modify sensitive data causing a high impact on confidentiality and integrity of the application.

Category

8.7
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.22%
Vendor Advisory sap.com
Affected: SAP_SE SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Web Intelligence HTML interface)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://me.sap.com/notes/3370490 permissions required
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42472?
CVE-2023-42472 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-42472?
To fix CVE-2023-42472, 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-2023-42472 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-42472 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-2023-42472?
CVE-2023-42472 affects SAP_SE SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Web Intelligence HTML interface).
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