#VU95813 Improper Authentication in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence suite - CVE-2024-41730

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95813

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-41730

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence suite
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: SAP

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error within the REST API if Single Signed On is enabled on Enterprise authentication. A remote non-authenticated attacker can obtain a login token via REST API and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence suite: 4.2 - 4.4

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External links
https://support.sap.com/en/my-support/knowledge-base/security-notes-news/august-2024.html
https://support.sap.com/en/my-support/knowledge-base/security-notes-news/october-2024.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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