CVE-2021-42061: XSS
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Web Intelligence) - version 420, does not sufficiently encode user-controlled inputs, resulting in Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This allows a low privileged attacker to retrieve some data from the victim but will never be able to modify the document and publish these modifications to the server. It impacts the "Quick Prompt" workflow.
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What is CVE-2021-42061?
CVE-2021-42061 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Web Intelligence) version 420.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-42061?
The severity of CVE-2021-42061 is medium, with a CVSS score of 5.4.
How does CVE-2021-42061 affect SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform?
CVE-2021-42061 affects SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Web Intelligence) version 420 by allowing a low privileged attacker to retrieve some data from the victim but will not be able to modify it.
How can CVE-2021-42061 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2021-42061, users should apply the necessary security patch provided by SAP or upgrade to a version where this vulnerability is fixed.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-42061?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-42061 in the SAP support note 3103677 or the SAP Security Patch Day - December 2021 wiki page.