CVE-2020-6231
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.65%
Last modified
CVE-2020-6231 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform (Web Intelligence HTML interface), version 4.2, does not sufficiently encode user-controlled inputs, resulting in Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform (Web Intelligence HTML interface), version 4.2, does not sufficiently encode user-controlled inputs, resulting in Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sap | Businessobjects Business Intelligence Platform | 4.2 |
References
- https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2879132Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2879132Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-6231?
SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform (Web Intelligence HTML interface), version 4.2, does not sufficiently encode user-controlled inputs, resulting in Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2020-6231?
CVE-2020-6231 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6231?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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