CVE-2023-42474 (GCVE-0-2023-42474)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-10-10 01:36 – Updated: 2024-09-18 19:08
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence
Summary
SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence - version 420, has a URL with parameter that could be vulnerable to XSS attack. The attacker could send a malicious link to a user that would possibly allow an attacker to retrieve the sensitive information.
Severity
6.8 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-09-18 19:08 UTC
CWE
- CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Assigner
References
2 references
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAP_SE | SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence |
Affected:
420
|
guessed |
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