# CVE-2008-1846: The default configuration of SAP NetWeaver before 7.0 SP15 does not enable the "Always Use Secure HTML Editor" (aka Editor Security or Secur

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-04-16 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The default configuration of SAP NetWeaver before 7.0 SP15 does not enable the "Always Use Secure HTML Editor" (aka Editor Security or Secure Editing) parameter, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by entering feedback for a file.

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## References

- http://www.aitsec.com/vulnerability-SAP-Netweaver-6.40-7.0-Cross-Site-Scripting.php
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019822
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28699
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490625/100/0/threaded
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3812
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41735

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