How severe is CVE-2010-3979?

CVE-2010-3979 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-3979 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-3979?

CVE-2010-3979 affects Sap Businessobjects. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3979?

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

When was CVE-2010-3979 published?

CVE-2010-3979 was published on 2010-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-3979

CVE-2010-3979 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Businessobjects with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Sap Businessobjects
Published: 2010-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Dswsbobje in SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise XI 3.2 generates different error messages depending on whether the Login field corresponds to a valid username, which allows remote attackers to enumerate account names via a login SOAPAction to the dswsbobje/services/session URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3979?: Dswsbobje in SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise XI 3.2 generates different error messages depending on whether the Login field corresponds to a valid username, which allows remote attackers to enumerate account names via a login SOAPAction to the dswsbobje/services/session URI.
How severe is CVE-2010-3979?: CVE-2010-3979 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-3979 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3979?: CVE-2010-3979 affects Sap Businessobjects. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3979?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-3979 published?: CVE-2010-3979 was published on 2010-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://spl0it.org/files/talks/source_barcelona10/Hacking%20SAP%20BusinessObjects.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects:3.2:*:enterprise_xi:*:*:*:*:*

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