CVE-2021-40500

Name: CVE-2021-40500
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-12T15:15:09.77+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.26%

65.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

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://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=587169983Vendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3074693Permissions Required
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=587169983Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 12, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40500?

How severe is CVE-2021-40500?

CVE-2021-40500 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40500?

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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Source: NVD / NIST