CVE-2017-12637: SAP NetWeaver Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Published Aug 7, 2017
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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.

Other sources

SAP NetWeaver Application Server (AS) Java contains a directory traversal vulnerability in scheduler/ui/js/ffffffffbca41eb4/UIUtilJavaScriptJS that allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the query string.

CISA

Affected Software

2 affected components
SAP NetWeaver
SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java=7.50

Event History

Aug 7, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 19, 2025
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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

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

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-12637?

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

5

Can CVE-2017-12637 be exploited remotely?

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

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