XXE in Sap Netweaver_application_server_java
CVE-2016-3974
XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Configuration Wizard in SAP NetWeaver Java AS 7.1 through 7.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, conduct SMB Relay attacks, or access arbitrary files via a crafted XML reque…
Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)
EPSS: 0.126 (94.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 9.1 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Sap Netweaver_application_server_java
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- 20160618 [ERPSCAN-16-013] SAP NetWeaver AS Java ctcprotocol servlet - XXE vulnerability (mailing-list, Exploit, x_refsource_FULLDISC, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- 39995 (Exploit, exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-3974?
- CVE-2016-3974 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver_application_server_java, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 9.1/10. Published 2016-04-07.
- How severe is CVE-2016-3974?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2016-3974 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.