CVE-2018-2397 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2018-2397, a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform versions 4.00, 4.10, 4.20, and 4.30. Find out the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps.
Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform versions 4.00, 4.10, 4.20, and 4.30 allows attackers to execute malicious scripts due to inadequate input encoding in the Central Management Console (CMC).
Understanding CVE-2018-2397
This CVE involves a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability in SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform versions 4.00, 4.10, 4.20, and 4.30.
What is CVE-2018-2397?
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) occurs in SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform versions 4.00, 4.10, 4.20, and 4.30 due to inadequate encoding of user-controlled inputs in the Central Management Console (CMC).
The Impact of CVE-2018-2397
- CVSS Base Score: 5.4 (Medium)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: Required
- Scope: Changed
- Confidentiality Impact: Low
- Integrity Impact: Low
- Availability Impact: None
Technical Details of CVE-2018-2397
This section provides technical details of the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The Central Management Console (CMC) in SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform versions 4.00, 4.10, 4.20, and 4.30 does not adequately encode user-controlled inputs, leading to Cross-Site Scripting vulnerabilities.
Affected Systems and Versions
- SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform 4.00
- SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform 4.10
- SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform 4.20
- SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform 4.30
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into user-controlled inputs in the Central Management Console (CMC).
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2018-2397 with these mitigation strategies.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply the latest security patches provided by SAP.
- Implement input validation mechanisms to sanitize user inputs.
- Educate users about the risks of clicking on suspicious links or downloading files.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and audit the Central Management Console for any unusual activities.
- Conduct security training for developers and administrators on secure coding practices.
Patching and Updates
- Stay informed about security updates and patches released by SAP for the affected versions of the Business Intelligence Platform.