CVE-2020-6257: XSS

Published May 12, 2020
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Updated

SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform (CMC and BI Launchpad) 4.2 does not sufficiently encode user-controlled inputs, resulting in Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence platform=4.2

Event History

May 12, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-6257.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6257?

The severity of CVE-2020-6257 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-6257?

SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform (CMC and BI Launchpad) 4.2 is affected by CVE-2020-6257.

4

What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2020-6257?

CVE-2020-6257 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform (CMC and BI Launchpad) 4.2 due to insufficient encoding of user-controlled inputs.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-6257 vulnerability?

To fix CVE-2020-6257, apply the necessary patches or updates provided by SAP.

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