How severe is CVE-2021-33696?

CVE-2021-33696 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-2021-33696 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-33696?

CVE-2021-33696 primarily affects Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-33696?

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

When was CVE-2021-33696 published?

CVE-2021-33696 was published on 2021-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-33696

CVE-2021-33696 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence 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% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence
Published: 2021-09-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Crystal Report), versions - 420, 430, does not sufficiently encode user controlled inputs and therefore an authorized attacker can exploit a XSS vulnerability, leading to non-permanently deface or modify displayed content from a Web site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-33696?: SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Crystal Report), versions - 420, 430, does not sufficiently encode user controlled inputs and therefore an authorized attacker can exploit a XSS vulnerability, leading to non-permanently deface or modify displayed content from a Web site.
How severe is CVE-2021-33696?: CVE-2021-33696 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-2021-33696 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-33696?: CVE-2021-33696 primarily affects Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33696?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-33696 published?: CVE-2021-33696 was published on 2021-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_business_intelligence:420:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_business_intelligence:430:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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