CVE-2021-40500
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CVE-2021-40500 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Crystal Reports) - versions 420, 430, allows an unauthenticated attacker to exploit missing XML validations at endpoints to read sensitive data. These endpoints are normally exposed over the network and successful exploitation can enable the attacker to retrieve arbitrary files from the server.. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Crystal Reports) - versions 420, 430, allows an unauthenticated attacker to exploit missing XML validations at endpoints to read sensitive data. These endpoints are normally exposed over the network and successful exploitation can enable the attacker to retrieve arbitrary files from the server.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sap | Businessobjects Business Intelligence Platform | 4.20 |
| Sap | Businessobjects Business Intelligence Platform | 4.30 |
References
- https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3074693Permissions Required
- https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3074693Permissions Required
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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