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CVE-2017-11457

6.5 · MEDIUM

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in com.sap.km.cm.ice in SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA 7.5 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) att…

Published Jul 25, 2017CWE-611EPSS 1.37%

Overview

CVE-2017-11457 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 25, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in com.sap.km.cm.ice in SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA 7.5 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via a crafted DTD in an XML request, aka SAP Security Note 2387249.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-11457?

CVE-2017-11457 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 25, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-11457?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-11457?

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.

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