Security features bypass in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence suite

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU78834

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36917

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper implementation of password change limits. A remote user can bypass implemented restrictions.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence suite: 4.2 - 4.3

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:sap:sap_businessobjects:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sap:sap_businessobjects:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://dam.sap.com/mac/app/e/pdf/preview/embed/ucQrx6G?ltr=a&rc=10&july2023

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.