How severe is CVE-2024-37179?

CVE-2024-37179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, 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 none.

Is CVE-2024-37179 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-37179?

CVE-2024-37179 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-2024-37179?

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.

Does CVE-2024-37179 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-37179 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36485.

When was CVE-2024-37179 published?

CVE-2024-37179 was published on 2024-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-37179

CVE-2024-37179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36485
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence
Published: 2024-10-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform allows an authenticated user to send a specially crafted request to the Web Intelligence Reporting Server to download any file from the machine hosting the service, causing high impact on confidentiality of the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-37179?: SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform allows an authenticated user to send a specially crafted request to the Web Intelligence Reporting Server to download any file from the machine hosting the service, causing high impact on confidentiality of the application.
How severe is CVE-2024-37179?: CVE-2024-37179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, 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 none.
Is CVE-2024-37179 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-37179?: CVE-2024-37179 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-2024-37179?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-37179 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-37179 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36485.
When was CVE-2024-37179 published?: CVE-2024-37179 was published on 2024-10-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_business_intelligence:420:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_business_intelligence:430:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects_business_intelligence:2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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