CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-16681: XSS

First published: Tue Dec 12 2017(Updated: )

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SAP Business Intelligence Promotion Management Application, Enterprise 4.10, 4.20, 4.30, as user controlled inputs are not sufficiently encoded.

Credit: cna@sap.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence=4.10
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence=4.20
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence=4.30

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-16681?

    CVE-2017-16681 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for exploitation through cross-site scripting.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-16681?

    To fix CVE-2017-16681, ensure that proper encoding is applied to user inputs in the SAP Business Intelligence Promotion Management Application.

  • What versions of SAP Business Intelligence Promotion Management Application are affected by CVE-2017-16681?

    CVE-2017-16681 affects versions 4.10, 4.20, and 4.30 of the SAP Business Intelligence Promotion Management Application.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-16681?

    CVE-2017-16681 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

  • Is there a risk of data theft with CVE-2017-16681?

    Yes, the XSS vulnerability in CVE-2017-16681 may allow attackers to steal sensitive information from users.

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