CVE-2023-42476

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence

Description

SAP Business Objects Web Intelligence - version 420, allows an authenticated attacker to inject JavaScript code into Web Intelligence documents which is then executed in the victim’s browser each time the vulnerable page is visited. Successful exploitation can lead to exposure of the data that the user has access to. In the worst case, attacker could access data from reporting databases.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Vendor Advisory sap.com
Affected: SAP_SE SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://me.sap.com/notes/3382353 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-2023-42476?
CVE-2023-42476 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-42476?
To fix CVE-2023-42476, 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-2023-42476 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-42476 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-2023-42476?
CVE-2023-42476 affects SAP_SE SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence.
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