CVE-2016-6256 XML external entity in n/a

Critical 9.6 Published 25 May 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit XML External Entity vulnerabilities in SAP Business One for Android to read sensitive data or cause denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-6256?

CVE-2016-6256 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 May 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

SAP Business One for Android 1.2.3 allows remote attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via crafted XML data in a request to B1iXcellerator/exec/soap/vP.001sap0003.in_WCSX/com.sap.b1i.vplatform.runtime/INB_WS_CALL_SYNC_XPT/INB_WS_CALL_SYNC_XPT.ipo/proc, aka SAP Security Note 2378065.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6256?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Business One.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6256?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6256 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-6256 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6256 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jqcq-m297-wggx.