QID 87454

Date Published: 2021-07-01

QID 87454: SAP NetWeaver AS Java XML invalidation vulnerability

SAP NetWeaver AS for JAVA, versions - 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, allows an attacker authenticated as an administrator to connect over a network and submit a specially crafted XML file in the application because of missing XML Validation

Affected Versions
SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA Versions 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50

QID Detection Logic(s):
Scan initiates HTTP request on Web Server and determines version based on the Server Header.

This vulnerability enables attacker to fully compromise confidentiality by allowing them to read any file on the filesystem or fully compromise availability by causing the system to crash. The attack cannot be used to change any data so that there is no compromise as to integrity.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 6.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.5 severity.
  • Solution
    Customers are advised to follow the SAP Security Note 3053066 for remediation instructions.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 87454

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    3053066 URL Logo launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3053066