CVE-2023-36917: Password Change rate limit bypass in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform - version 420, 430, allows an unauthorized attacker who had hijacked a user session, to be able to bypass the victim’s old password via brute force, due to unrestricted rate limit for password change functionality. Although the attack has no impact on integrity loss or system availability, this could lead to an attacker to completely takeover a victim’s account.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-36917?
CVE-2023-36917 is a vulnerability in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform versions 420 and 430 that allows an attacker who hijacked a user session to bypass the victim's old password via brute force.
How does CVE-2023-36917 impact SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform?
CVE-2023-36917 has a high severity value of 7 and allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a user's old password through brute force.
Which versions of SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform are affected by CVE-2023-36917?
CVE-2023-36917 affects SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform versions 420 and 430.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-36917?
An attacker could exploit CVE-2023-36917 by hijacking a user session and using brute force to bypass the victim's old password.
Are there any fixes or patches available for CVE-2023-36917?
To mitigate CVE-2023-36917, it is recommended to apply the patches provided by SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform.