CVE-2016-2389 Path traversal in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via directory traversal in SAP xMII, exposing sensitive data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-2389?
CVE-2016-2389 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Sap Netweaver, published on 16 Feb 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the GetFileList function in the SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence (xMII) component 15.0 for SAP NetWeaver 7.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the Path parameter to /Catalog, aka SAP Security Note 2230978.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2389?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sap Netweaver.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2389?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-2389 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2016-2389 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-2389 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in Sap Netweaver
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7r5q-xqh9-3hxf.