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CVE-2015-2811

5.0 · MEDIUM

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in ReportXmlViewer in SAP NetWeaver Portal 7.31.201109172004 allows remote attackers to send requests to intranet servers via crafted XML, aka SAP Security N…

Published Apr 1, 2015sapEPSS 2.38%

Overview

CVE-2015-2811 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting sap netweaver_enterprise_portal. It was published on April 1, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, 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 ReportXmlViewer in SAP NetWeaver Portal 7.31.201109172004 allows remote attackers to send requests to intranet servers via crafted XML, aka SAP Security Note 2111939.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sap. Update netweaver_enterprise_portal 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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References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/132358/SAP-NetWeaver-Portal-7.31-XXE-Injection.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jun/64Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535827/100/800/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/73691Referpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-15-006-sap-netweaver-portal-reportxmlviewer-xxe/Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/132358/SAP-NetWeaver-Portal-7.31-XXE-Injection.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Jun/64Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535827/100/800/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/73691Referpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-15-006-sap-netweaver-portal-reportxmlviewer-xxe/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2811?

CVE-2015-2811 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting sap netweaver_enterprise_portal. It was published on April 1, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-2811?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, 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-2015-2811?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sap. Update netweaver_enterprise_portal 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-2811?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-2811 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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