How severe is CVE-2023-42476?

CVE-2023-42476 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-42476 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42476?

CVE-2023-42476 affects Sap Businessobjects Web Intelligence. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42476?

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

When was CVE-2023-42476 published?

CVE-2023-42476 was published on 2023-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42476

CVE-2023-42476 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Businessobjects Web Intelligence with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sap Businessobjects Web Intelligence
Published: 2023-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP Business Objects Web Intelligence - version 420, allows an authenticated attacker to inject JavaScript code into Web Intelligence documents which is then executed in the victim’s browser each time the vulnerable page is visited. Successful exploitation can lead to exposure of the data that the user has access to. In the worst case, attacker could access data from reporting databases.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42476?: SAP Business Objects Web Intelligence - version 420, allows an authenticated attacker to inject JavaScript code into Web Intelligence documents which is then executed in the victim’s browser each time the vulnerable page is visited. Successful exploitation can lead to exposure of the data that the user has access to. In the worst case, attacker could access data from reporting databases.
How severe is CVE-2023-42476?: CVE-2023-42476 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-42476 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42476?: CVE-2023-42476 affects Sap Businessobjects Web Intelligence. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42476?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-42476 published?: CVE-2023-42476 was published on 2023-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_web_intelligence:420:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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