VDB-72097 · CVE-2014-8316 · ID 128633

SAP BusinessObjects Explorer 14.0.5 polestar_xml.jsp xmlParameter input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in SAP BusinessObjects Explorer 14.0.5. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file polestar_xml.jsp. This manipulation of the argument xmlParameter causes input validation. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2014-8316. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in SAP BusinessObjects Explorer 14.0.5. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the file polestar_xml.jsp. The manipulation of the argument xmlParameter with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in polestar_xml.jsp in SAP BusinessObjects Explorer 14.0.5 build 882 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the xmlParameter parameter in an explorationSpaceUpdate request.

The weakness was disclosed 10/16/2014 (Website). The advisory is shared at service.sap.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-8316 since 10/16/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

By approaching the search of inurl:polestar_xml.jsp it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (96933) and SecurityFocus (BID 70384†). The entries VDB-72119, VDB-72095 and VDB-72094 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Name

BusinessObjects Explorer

Version

14.0.5

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.sap.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.6

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven
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Countermeasuresinfo

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Timelineinfo

10/10/2014 🔍
10/16/2014 +6 days 🔍
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03/27/2015 +162 days 🔍
03/30/2022 +2560 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sap.com

Advisory: 128633
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-8316 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-8316
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-72097
X-Force: 96933 - SAP BusinessObjects XML information disclosure
SecurityFocus: 70384 - SAP BusinessObjects Explorer XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150716
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 12:07
Updated: 03/30/2022 12:58
Changes: 03/27/2015 12:07 (50), 03/29/2018 02:17 (6), 03/30/2022 12:58 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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