CVE-2021-42063 Cross-site scripting in SAP Knowledge Warehouse
Unauthorized attackers can execute cross-site scripting attacks in SAP Knowledge Warehouse via web browser, potentially disclosing sensitive data.
- 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-2021-42063?
CVE-2021-42063 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SAP Knowledge Warehouse, published on 14 Dec 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
A security vulnerability has been discovered in the SAP Knowledge Warehouse - versions 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50. The usage of one SAP KW component within a Web browser enables unauthorized attackers to conduct XSS attacks, which might lead to disclose sensitive data.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-42063?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sap Knowledge Warehouse.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42063?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-42063 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2021-42063 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-42063 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rw6f-wgvq-rrvg.