CVE-2023-0018: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Central management console)

Published Jan 10, 2023
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Updated

Due to improper input sanitization of user-controlled input in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform CMC application - versions 420, and 430, an attacker with basic user-level privileges can modify/upload crystal reports containing a malicious payload. Once these reports are viewable, anyone who opens those reports would be susceptible to stored XSS attacks. As a result of the attack, information maintained in the victim's web browser can be read, modified, and sent to the attacker.

Affected Software

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

Event History

Jan 10, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:21 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:21 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-0018?

CVE-2023-0018 is a vulnerability in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform CMC application versions 420 and 430.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0018?

CVE-2023-0018 has a severity rating of 6.1, which is considered critical.

3

How does CVE-2023-0018 affect SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform?

CVE-2023-0018 allows an attacker with basic user-level privileges to modify/upload crystal reports containing a malicious payload in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform CMC application versions 420 and 430.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-0018?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-0018 by uploading crystal reports with a malicious payload, which can be viewed by users with access to SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform CMC application versions 420 and 430.

5

Are there any fixes or patches available for CVE-2023-0018?

Yes, SAP has released patches to address CVE-2023-0018. Please refer to the SAP Security Note 3266006 for more information.

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