CVE-2014-8316
CVE-2014-8316 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Businessobjects Explorer 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.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Sap Businessobjects Explorer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in polestar_xml.jsp in SAP BusinessObjects Explorer 14.0.5 build 882 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the xmlParameter parameter in an explorationSpaceUpdate request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2014-8316?
- XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in polestar_xml.jsp in SAP BusinessObjects Explorer 14.0.5 build 882 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the xmlParameter parameter in an explorationSpaceUpdate request.
- How severe is CVE-2014-8316?
- CVE-2014-8316 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2014-8316 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2014-8316?
- CVE-2014-8316 affects Sap Businessobjects Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2014-8316?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2014-8316 published?
- CVE-2014-8316 was published on 2014-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/128633/SAP-BusinessObjects-Explorer-14.0.5-XXE-Injection.html
- http://scn.sap.com/docs/DOC-55451
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Oct/50
- http://www.csnc.ch/misc/files/advisories/CSNC-2013-018_SAP_BusinessObjects_Explorer_XXE.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533673/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70384
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96933
- https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/1908531
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_explorer:14.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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