CVE-2026-58248: CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in SAP_SE SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
CVE-2026-58248 is a vulnerability in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Web Intelligence) that allows a low-privileged attacker to upload a malicious spreadsheet file containing external references. When processed, these references can cause the system to expose sensitive server-side file contents in the generated report, impacting confidentiality. There is no impact on integrity or availability. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 (medium severity). No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper restriction of XML External Entity (XXE) references (CWE-611) in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform. An attacker with low privileges can upload a specially crafted spreadsheet file with malicious external references. When the platform processes this file as a data source, it resolves these external references, leading to disclosure of sensitive server-side files within the report output. The vulnerability affects versions 2025 and 2027 of the product. No official remediation or patch has been documented as of the published date.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability results in a high confidentiality impact by exposing sensitive server-side file contents to an attacker. There is no impact on data integrity or system availability. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information within the affected SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or remediation level is provided, users should monitor SAP advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict upload permissions and carefully validate spreadsheet files used as data sources to mitigate risk.
CVE-2026-58248: CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in SAP_SE SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence
Description
CVE-2026-58248 is a vulnerability in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (Web Intelligence) that allows a low-privileged attacker to upload a malicious spreadsheet file containing external references. When processed, these references can cause the system to expose sensitive server-side file contents in the generated report, impacting confidentiality. There is no impact on integrity or availability. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 (medium severity). No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper restriction of XML External Entity (XXE) references (CWE-611) in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform. An attacker with low privileges can upload a specially crafted spreadsheet file with malicious external references. When the platform processes this file as a data source, it resolves these external references, leading to disclosure of sensitive server-side files within the report output. The vulnerability affects versions 2025 and 2027 of the product. No official remediation or patch has been documented as of the published date.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability results in a high confidentiality impact by exposing sensitive server-side file contents to an attacker. There is no impact on data integrity or system availability. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information within the affected SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or remediation level is provided, users should monitor SAP advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict upload permissions and carefully validate spreadsheet files used as data sources to mitigate risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- sap
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-29T19:35:04.186Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7a6fdcbf8831d539db4b0f
Added to database: 08/11/2026, 00:42:04 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 00:58:13 UTC
Last updated: 08/11/2026, 01:52:40 UTC
Views: 3
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