CVE-2023-42472: Insufficient File type validation in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Web Intelligence HTML interface)
First published: Tue Sep 12 2023(Updated: )
Due to insufficient file type validation, SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Web Intelligence HTML interface) - version 420, allows a report creator to upload files from local system into the report over the network. When uploading the image file, an authenticated attacker could intercept the request, modify the content type and the extension to read and modify sensitive data causing a high impact on confidentiality and integrity of the application.
Credit: cna@sap.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SAP BusinessObjects | =420 |
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What is the vulnerability ID of this security issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-42472.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-42472?
The severity of CVE-2023-42472 is high with a severity score of 7.3.
Which software version is affected by CVE-2023-42472?
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform version 420 is affected by CVE-2023-42472.
What is the CWE ID associated with CVE-2023-42472?
The CWE ID associated with CVE-2023-42472 is CWE-434.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42472?
To fix CVE-2023-42472, apply the necessary patches or updates provided by SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform.
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