CVE-2021-33696: XSS

Published Sep 15, 2021
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Updated

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Crystal Report), versions - 420, 430, does not sufficiently encode user controlled inputs and therefore an authorized attacker can exploit a XSS vulnerability, leading to non-permanently deface or modify displayed content from a Web site.

Affected Software

2 affected components
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence=420
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence=430

Event History

Sep 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-33696?

The severity of CVE-2021-33696 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

2

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-33696?

An authorized attacker can exploit CVE-2021-33696 by exploiting a XSS vulnerability in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Crystal Report) versions 420 and 430.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2021-33696?

CVE-2021-33696 can lead to non-permanently defacing or modifying displayed content on a website.

4

Which versions of SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform are affected by CVE-2021-33696?

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform versions 420 and 430 are affected by CVE-2021-33696.

5

How do I fix CVE-2021-33696?

To fix CVE-2021-33696, update to a patched version or apply the necessary security patches provided by SAP.

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