CVE-2023-42478

Name: CVE-2023-42478
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-12T01:15:10.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.6/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-42478 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.6/10 on the CVSS scale. SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform is vulnerable to stored XSS allowing an attacker to upload agnostic documents in the system which when opened by any other user could lead to high impact on integrity of the application. . EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform is vulnerable to stored XSS allowing an attacker to upload agnostic documents in the system which when opened by any other user could lead to high impact on integrity of the application.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform	420
Sap	Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform	430

References

https://me.sap.com/notes/3382353Permissions Required
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.htmlVendor Advisory
https://me.sap.com/notes/3382353Permissions Required
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 12, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-42478?

How severe is CVE-2023-42478?

CVE-2023-42478 has a CVSS score of 7.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42478?

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