How severe is CVE-2024-42374?

CVE-2024-42374 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-42374 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42374?

CVE-2024-42374 primarily affects Sap Bex Web Java Runtime Export Web Service. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42374?

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-2024-42374 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-42374 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39579.

When was CVE-2024-42374 published?

CVE-2024-42374 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-42374

CVE-2024-42374 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Bex Web Java Runtime Export Web Service with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-91.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39579
Weakness: CWE-91
Affected product: Sap Bex Web Java Runtime Export Web Service
Published: 2024-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

BEx Web Java Runtime Export Web Service does not sufficiently validate an XML document accepted from an untrusted source. An attacker can retrieve information from the SAP ADS system and exhaust the number of XMLForm service which makes the SAP ADS rendering (PDF creation) unavailable. This affects the confidentiality and availability of the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42374?: BEx Web Java Runtime Export Web Service does not sufficiently validate an XML document accepted from an untrusted source. An attacker can retrieve information from the SAP ADS system and exhaust the number of XMLForm service which makes the SAP ADS rendering (PDF creation) unavailable. This affects the confidentiality and availability of the application.
How severe is CVE-2024-42374?: CVE-2024-42374 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-42374 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-42374?: CVE-2024-42374 primarily affects Sap Bex Web Java Runtime Export Web Service. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42374?: 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-2024-42374 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-42374 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39579.
When was CVE-2024-42374 published?: CVE-2024-42374 was published on 2024-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:bex_web_java_runtime_export_web_service:bi-base-b_7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:bex_web_java_runtime_export_web_service:bi-base-e_7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:bex_web_java_runtime_export_web_service:bi-base-s_7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:bex_web_java_runtime_export_web_service:bi-ibc_7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:bex_web_java_runtime_export_web_service:biwebapp_7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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