How severe is CVE-2017-16681?

CVE-2017-16681 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-16681 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-16681?

CVE-2017-16681 primarily affects Sap Business Intelligence Promotion Management Application. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16681?

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

When was CVE-2017-16681 published?

CVE-2017-16681 was published on 2017-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-16681

CVE-2017-16681 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Business Intelligence Promotion Management Application with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sap Business Intelligence Promotion Management Application
Published: 2017-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SAP Business Intelligence Promotion Management Application, Enterprise 4.10, 4.20, 4.30, as user controlled inputs are not sufficiently encoded.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16681?: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SAP Business Intelligence Promotion Management Application, Enterprise 4.10, 4.20, 4.30, as user controlled inputs are not sufficiently encoded.
How severe is CVE-2017-16681?: CVE-2017-16681 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-16681 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16681?: CVE-2017-16681 primarily affects Sap Business Intelligence Promotion Management Application. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16681?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-16681 published?: CVE-2017-16681 was published on 2017-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_intelligence_promotion_management_application:4.10:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_intelligence_promotion_management_application:4.20:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_intelligence_promotion_management_application:4.30:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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