How severe is CVE-2021-33679?

CVE-2021-33679 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-33679 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-33679?

CVE-2021-33679 affects Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33679?

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

When was CVE-2021-33679 published?

CVE-2021-33679 was published on 2021-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-33679

CVE-2021-33679 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence Platform
Published: 2021-09-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform version - 420 allows an attacker, who has basic access to the application, to inject a malicious script while creating a new module document, file, or folder. When another user visits that page, the stored malicious script will execute in their session, hence allowing the attacker to compromise their confidentiality and integrity.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-33679?: The SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform version - 420 allows an attacker, who has basic access to the application, to inject a malicious script while creating a new module document, file, or folder. When another user visits that page, the stored malicious script will execute in their session, hence allowing the attacker to compromise their confidentiality and integrity.
How severe is CVE-2021-33679?: CVE-2021-33679 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-33679 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-33679?: CVE-2021-33679 affects Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33679?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-33679 published?: CVE-2021-33679 was published on 2021-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_business_intelligence_platform:420:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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