CVE-2023-42472 — HIGH (8.7)

Vulnerability Description

Due to insufficient file type validation, SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Web Intelligence HTML interface) - version 420, allows a report creator to upload files from local system into the report over the network. When uploading the image file, an authenticated attacker could intercept the request, modify the content type and the extension to read and modify sensitive data causing a high impact on confidentiality and integrity of the application.

CVSS Score

8.7

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Businessobjects Business Intelligence Platform	420

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-434

References

https://me.sap.com/notes/3370490Permissions Required
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.htmlVendor Advisory
https://me.sap.com/notes/3370490Permissions Required
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.htmlVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-42472?

CVE-2023-42472 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.7 (HIGH). Due to insufficient file type validation, SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Web Intelligence HTML interface) - version 420, allows a report creator to upload files from local system ...

How severe is CVE-2023-42472?

CVE-2023-42472 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-42472?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence Platform.