CVE-2024-42374

Name: CVE-2024-42374
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-13T04:15:10.283+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-42374 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. BEx Web Java Runtime Export Web Service does not sufficiently validate an XML document accepted from an untrusted source. An attacker can retrieve information from the SAP ADS system and exhaust the number of XMLForm service which makes the SAP ADS rendering (PDF creation) unavailable. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

BEx Web Java Runtime Export Web Service does not sufficiently validate an XML document accepted from an untrusted source. An attacker can retrieve information from the SAP ADS system and exhaust the number of XMLForm service which makes the SAP ADS rendering (PDF creation) unavailable. This affects the confidentiality and availability of the application.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-91

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Bex Web Java Runtime Export Web Service	bi-base-b_7.5
Sap	Bex Web Java Runtime Export Web Service	bi-base-e_7.5
Sap	Bex Web Java Runtime Export Web Service	bi-base-s_7.5
Sap	Bex Web Java Runtime Export Web Service	bi-ibc_7.5
Sap	Bex Web Java Runtime Export Web Service	biwebapp_7.5

References

https://me.sap.com/notes/3485284Permissions Required
https://url.sap/sapsecuritypatchdayVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 13, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42374?

How severe is CVE-2024-42374?

CVE-2024-42374 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42374?

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