#VU95815 Arbitrary file upload in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence suite - CVE-2024-41731

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95815

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-41731

CWE-ID: CWE-434

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 user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of files during file upload. A remote user can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

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

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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.