Missing XML Validation Vulnerability in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform
CVE-2021-40500

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

SAP
Status
SAP Businessobjects Business Intelligence Platform (crystal Reports)
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 October 2021

What is CVE-2021-40500?

The SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform, specifically in versions 420 and 430, contains a vulnerability that stems from inadequate XML validations at certain endpoints. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this flaw to read sensitive data by accessing these network-exposed endpoints. If successfully exploited, the attacker could retrieve arbitrary files from the server, posing a significant risk to data security.

Affected Version(s)

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Crystal Reports) < 420 < 420

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Crystal Reports) < 430 < 430

References

https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageI...
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https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3074693
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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