Directory Traversal Vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java
CVE-2017-12637

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
SAP
Status
Netweaver Application Server Java
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 August 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟣 EPSS 92%🦅 CISA Reported

Summary

The directory traversal vulnerability in the SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java 7.5 allows remote attackers to exploit improper input validation in URL parsing to access arbitrary files on the server. By manipulating the query string using the '..' (dot dot) sequence, attackers can breach security measures and read sensitive files, posing significant risks to data integrity and confidentiality. This vulnerability was particularly active in the wild in August 2017, emphasizing the importance of patching and securing applications against unauthorized file access.

CISA Reported

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

References

https://web.archive.org/web/20170807202056/http://www.sh0...

EPSS Score

92% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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