Insufficient File type validation in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Web Intelligence HTML interface)
CVE-2023-42472

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
SAP
Status
SAP Businessobjects Business Intelligence Platform (web Intelligence Html Interface)
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 September 2023

Summary

This vulnerability in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (specifically the Web Intelligence HTML interface) allows authenticated users to upload files from their local systems. If an attacker intercepts the upload request, they can modify the content type and file extension, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data and potential integrity issues. This exploit underscores the critical need for robust file type validation to prevent malicious file executions and safeguard application confidentiality.

Affected Version(s)

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Web Intelligence HTML interface) 420

References

https://me.sap.com/notes/3370490
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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