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CVE-2016-3635

7.5 · HIGH

SAP Netweaver 7.4 allows remote authenticated users to bypass an intended Unified Connectivity (UCON) access control list and execute arbitrary Remote Function Modules (RFM) by leveraging a connect…

Published Oct 13, 2016CWE-284EPSS 2.44%

Overview

CVE-2016-3635 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 13, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

SAP Netweaver 7.4 allows remote authenticated users to bypass an intended Unified Connectivity (UCON) access control list and execute arbitrary Remote Function Modules (RFM) by leveraging a connection created from earlier execution of an anonymous RFM included in a Communication Assembly, aka SAP Security Note 2139366.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Oct/48Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/93501Refwww.onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-ucon-security-protection-bypassRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Oct/48Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/93501Refwww.onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-ucon-security-protection-bypass

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3635?

CVE-2016-3635 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 13, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-3635?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-3635?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2016-3635?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2016-3635 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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