BEx Web Java Runtime Export Web Service does not sufficiently validate an XML document accepted from an untrusted source. An attacker can retrieve information from the SAP ADS system and exhaust the number of XMLForm service which makes the SAP ADS rendering (PDF creation) unavailable. This affects the confidentiality and availability of the application.
This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.2, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts limited data confidentiality, and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from sap organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2024, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2024-08-13T04:15:10.283
2024-09-16T16:25:54.430
Analyzed
CVSSv3.1: 8.2 (HIGH)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | sap | bex_web_java_runtime_export_web_service | bi-base-b_7.5 | Yes |
| Application | sap | bex_web_java_runtime_export_web_service | bi-base-e_7.5 | Yes |
| Application | sap | bex_web_java_runtime_export_web_service | bi-base-s_7.5 | Yes |
| Application | sap | bex_web_java_runtime_export_web_service | bi-ibc_7.5 | Yes |
| Application | sap | bex_web_java_runtime_export_web_service | biwebapp_7.5 | Yes |
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