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CVE-2014-8590

4.3 · MEDIUM

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Web Service Navigator in SAP NetWeaver Application Server (AS) Java allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via a crafted request.

Published Nov 4, 2014sapEPSS 2.15%

Overview

CVE-2014-8590 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting sap netweaver_java_application_server. It was published on November 4, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Web Service Navigator in SAP NetWeaver Application Server (AS) Java allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via a crafted request.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sap. Update netweaver_java_application_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8590?

CVE-2014-8590 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting sap netweaver_java_application_server. It was published on November 4, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-8590?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-8590?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sap. Update netweaver_java_application_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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