CVE-2008-2421: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-2421: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web GUI in SAP Web Application Server (WAS) 7.0, Web Dynpro...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Web GUI in SAP Web Application Server (WAS) 7.0, Web Dynpro for ABAP (aka WD4A or WDA), and Web Dynpro for BSP allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATH_INFO to the default URI under bc/gui/sap/its/webgui/.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 08:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old cross-site scripting flaw in SAP Web Application Server 7.0 web interfaces. A remote attacker could cause malicious script or HTML to be reflected through a Web GUI path. The supplied sources do not provide CVSS scoring, confirmed exploitation, or a named fix. Exposure is most likely where legacy SAP WAS 7.0 Web GUI or Web Dynpro endpoints remain reachable by users or the internet. Modern, patched, retired, or access-restricted SAP deployments may not be exposed, but the bundle does not define exact affected builds. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless an affected SAP interface is internet-facing or used by privileged staff. Prioritize inventory and vendor patch confirmation because the source bundle lacks scoring, exploit confirmation, and remediation detail. Mitigation focus: Inventory SAP WAS 7.0 Web GUI and Web Dynpro deployments.; Check SAP vendor guidance for applicable patches or support packages.; Apply vendor-provided updates once confirmed for the affected system..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 23, 2008, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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sap-sapbcguisapitswebgui-xss(42724)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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