CVE-2019-0268 XML external entity in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (CMC Module)

High 8.1 Published 12 Mar 2019 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An attacker can exploit insufficient XML validation in SAP BusinessObjects CMC to read sensitive data or cause denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-0268?

CVE-2019-0268 is a high-severity vulnerability in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (CMC Module), published on 12 Mar 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (CMC Module), versions 4.10, 4.20 and 4.30, does not sufficiently validate an XML document accepted from an untrusted source.

Weakness: CWE-91

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-0268?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0268?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-0268 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-0268 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-0268 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-77c6-mchv-4786.