CVE-2016-3974 XML external entity in n/a

What is CVE-2016-3974?

CVE-2016-3974 is a critical vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Application Server Java, published on 7 Apr 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Configuration Wizard in SAP NetWeaver Java AS 7.1 through 7.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, conduct SMB Relay attacks, or access arbitrary files via a crafted XML request to _tc~monitoring~webservice~web/ServerNodesWSService, aka SAP Security Note 2235994.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-3974?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Netweaver Application Server Java.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3974?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-3974 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-3974 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-3974 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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All Sap Netweaver Application Server Java vulnerabilities

Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
• How this page is made

Also known as GHSA-m275-mcpg-x26f.