Exploited
CWE
611
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-9563: SAP NetWeaver XML External Entity (XXE) Vulnerability

First published: Wed Nov 23 2016(Updated: )

BC-BMT-BPM-DSK in SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA 7.5 allows remote authenticated users to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via the sap.com~tc~bpem~him~uwlconn~provider~web/bpemuwlconn URI, aka SAP Security Note 2296909.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SAP NetWeaver Java Application Server=7.50
SAP NetWeaver

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-9563?

    CVE-2016-9563 has a medium severity level due to its potential to allow XML External Entity (XXE) attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-9563?

    To mitigate CVE-2016-9563, apply the relevant patches provided in SAP Security Note 2296909.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2016-9563?

    CVE-2016-9563 impacts users of SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA version 7.50.

  • What type of attacks can be executed using CVE-2016-9563?

    CVE-2016-9563 allows for remote authenticated users to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks.

  • Is remote access required to exploit CVE-2016-9563?

    Yes, remote authenticated access is required to exploit CVE-2016-9563.

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