CVE-2021-21444 Security feature bypass in SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform (CMC and BI Launchpad)

Medium 5.4 Published 9 Feb 2021 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can bypass clickjacking protections in SAP Business Objects BI Platform by exploiting multiple X-Frame-Options headers, potentially tricking users into unintended actions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-21444?

CVE-2021-21444 is a medium-severity vulnerability in SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform (CMC and BI Launchpad), published on 9 Feb 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

SAP Business Objects BI Platform, versions - 410, 420, 430, allows multiple X-Frame-Options headers entries in the response headers, which may not be predictably treated by all user agents. This could, as a result, nullify the added X-Frame-Options header leading to Clickjacking attack.

Weakness: CWE-1021

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-21444?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21444?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-21444 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-21444 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-21444 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qq5h-7q3j-jh5p.