How severe is CVE-2023-42478?

CVE-2023-42478 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-42478 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-42478?

CVE-2023-42478 primarily affects Sap Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-42478?

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-2023-42478 published?

CVE-2023-42478 was published on 2023-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-42478

CVE-2023-42478 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sap Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform
Published: 2023-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform is vulnerable to stored XSS allowing an attacker to upload agnostic documents in the system which when opened by any other user could lead to high impact on integrity of the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-42478?: SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform is vulnerable to stored XSS allowing an attacker to upload agnostic documents in the system which when opened by any other user could lead to high impact on integrity of the application.
How severe is CVE-2023-42478?: CVE-2023-42478 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-42478 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-42478?: CVE-2023-42478 primarily affects Sap Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42478?: 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-2023-42478 published?: CVE-2023-42478 was published on 2023-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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

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