How severe is CVE-2019-0268?

CVE-2019-0268 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-0268 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-0268?

CVE-2019-0268 primarily affects Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0268?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-0268 published?

CVE-2019-0268 was published on 2019-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-0268

CVE-2019-0268 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-91.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-91
Affected product: Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence
Published: 2019-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (CMC Module), versions 4.10, 4.20 and 4.30, does not sufficiently validate an XML document accepted from an untrusted source.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-0268?: SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (CMC Module), versions 4.10, 4.20 and 4.30, does not sufficiently validate an XML document accepted from an untrusted source.
How severe is CVE-2019-0268?: CVE-2019-0268 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-0268 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-0268?: CVE-2019-0268 primarily affects Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0268?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-0268 published?: CVE-2019-0268 was published on 2019-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_business_intelligence:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_business_intelligence:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_business_intelligence:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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