CVE-2024-42378
CVE-2024-42378 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-39583
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Due to weak encoding of user-controlled inputs, eProcurement on SAP S/4HANA allows malicious scripts to be executed in the application, potentially leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This has no impact on the availability of the application, but it can have some minor impact on its confidentiality and integrity.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-42378?
- Due to weak encoding of user-controlled inputs, eProcurement on SAP S/4HANA allows malicious scripts to be executed in the application, potentially leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This has no impact on the availability of the application, but it can have some minor impact on its confidentiality and integrity.
- How severe is CVE-2024-42378?
- CVE-2024-42378 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-42378 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-42378?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-42378 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-42378 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-39583.
- When was CVE-2024-42378 published?
- CVE-2024-42378 was published on 2024-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
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