CVE-2016-9563

Known Exploited

Description

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.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 41.10% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory erpscan.io
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92419 vdb entry third party advisory broken link
https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-034-sap-netweaver-java-xxe-vulnerability-bc-bmt-bpm-dsk-component/ third party advisory broken link
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2296909 permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9563?
CVE-2016-9563 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9563?
To fix CVE-2016-9563, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-9563 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2016-9563 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~41% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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