How severe is CVE-2004-2742?

CVE-2004-2742 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-2742 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2742?

CVE-2004-2742 primarily affects Businessobjects Crystal Enterprise. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2742?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-2742 published?

CVE-2004-2742 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2742

CVE-2004-2742 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Businessobjects Crystal Enterprise with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Businessobjects Crystal Enterprise
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the report viewer in Crystal Enterprise 8.5, 9, and 10 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via script in the URL to a report (RPT) file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2742?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the report viewer in Crystal Enterprise 8.5, 9, and 10 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via script in the URL to a report (RPT) file.
How severe is CVE-2004-2742?: CVE-2004-2742 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2742 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2742?: CVE-2004-2742 primarily affects Businessobjects Crystal Enterprise. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2742?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2742 published?: CVE-2004-2742 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:businessobjects:crystal_enterprise:8.5:*:aix:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:businessobjects:crystal_enterprise:8.5:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:businessobjects:crystal_enterprise:8.5:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:businessobjects:crystal_enterprise:9:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:businessobjects:crystal_enterprise:10:*:aix:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:businessobjects:crystal_enterprise:10:*:hpux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:businessobjects:crystal_enterprise:10:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:businessobjects:crystal_enterprise:10:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:businessobjects:crystal_enterprise:10:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*

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