What is the severity of CVE-2017-12637?

CVE-2017-12637 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12637?

To fix CVE-2017-12637, it is recommended to apply the patches provided in SAP Security Note 2486657.

Which versions of SAP NetWeaver are affected by CVE-2017-12637?

CVE-2017-12637 affects SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java version 7.50.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-12637?

CVE-2017-12637 is classified as a directory traversal vulnerability.

Can CVE-2017-12637 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-12637 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted query strings.

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CVE-2017-12637

Exploited

high

7.5

CWE

7/8/2017

20/4/2025

CVE-2017-12637: SAP NetWeaver Directory Traversal Vulnerability

First published: Mon Aug 07 2017(Updated: )

Directory traversal vulnerability in scheduler/ui/js/ffffffffbca41eb4/UIUtilJavaScriptJS in SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java 7.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the query string, as exploited in the wild in August 2017, aka SAP Security Note 2486657.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
SAP NetWeaver
SAP NetWeaver AS for Java	=7.50
	=7.50

Remedy

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12637?
CVE-2017-12637 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12637?
To fix CVE-2017-12637, it is recommended to apply the patches provided in SAP Security Note 2486657.
Which versions of SAP NetWeaver are affected by CVE-2017-12637?
CVE-2017-12637 affects SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java version 7.50.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-12637?
CVE-2017-12637 is classified as a directory traversal vulnerability.
Can CVE-2017-12637 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-12637 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted query strings.

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