CVE-2022-39800 Cross-site scripting in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (BI LaunchPad)

Medium 6.1 Published 11 Oct 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Unauthenticated attackers can execute scripts via improper input sanitization in SAP BusinessObjects BI LaunchPad, allowing them to view or modify application information.

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-2022-39800?

CVE-2022-39800 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (BI LaunchPad), published on 11 Oct 2022. 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 BusinessObjects BI LaunchPad - versions 420, 430, is susceptible to script execution attack by an unauthenticated attacker due to improper sanitization of the user inputs while interacting on the network. On successful exploitation, an attacker can view or modify information causing a limited impact on confidentiality and integrity of the application.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-39800?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Businessobjects Business Intelligence.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39800?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-39800 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-2022-39800 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-39800 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f496-f9wj-54qx.