CVE-2017-16349 XML external entity in SAP

Medium 6.4 Published 2 Aug 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

An attacker can exploit an XML external entity vulnerability in SAP BPC reporting to disclose information or cause denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-16349?

CVE-2017-16349 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Insteon SAP, published on 2 Aug 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An exploitable XML external entity vulnerability exists in the reporting functionality of SAP BPC. A specially crafted XML request can cause an XML external entity to be referenced, resulting in information disclosure and potential denial of service. An attacker can issue authenticated HTTP requests to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-16349?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Business Planning and Consolidation.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16349?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-16349 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-16349 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-16349 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8rf9-8x75-vvg3.