CVE-2021-42061 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Web Intelligence) version 420, is affected by a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to retrieve data from victims in the "Quick Prompt" workflow.

Understanding CVE-2021-42061

This CVE involves a security vulnerability in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform.

What is CVE-2021-42061?

The vulnerability in version 420 of SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform allows a low privileged attacker to perform Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2021-42061

Low privileged attackers can retrieve data from victims but cannot modify or publish documents to the server.
The vulnerability impacts the "Quick Prompt" workflow.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-42061

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

Insufficient encoding of user-controlled inputs results in a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform
Vendor: SAP SE
Version: < 420

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers misuse the lack of input encoding in version 420 to execute XSS attacks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address the CVE-2021-42061 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the relevant security patch provided by SAP.
Monitor system logs for any suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform to the latest secure versions.
Educate users on identifying and avoiding potential XSS vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Check for security advisories and patches from SAP regularly to keep the system secure.