Security readout for executives and security teams
SAP NetWeaver AS Java systems can expose sensitive server files to a remote attacker because a download servlet mishandles file paths. CISA lists this CVE in KEV, so treat it as exploited in the wild and prioritize exposed SAP Java systems. Exposure is most likely where SAP NetWeaver AS Java 7.1 through 7.5 remains deployed and reachable from untrusted networks. The main business risk is disclosure of sensitive local files, which may support follow-on compromise depending on what is readable. High priority. KEV status means exploitation is confirmed by CISA, and SAP systems often hold sensitive enterprise data. Prioritize verification and vendor-guided remediation, especially for any externally reachable instances. Mitigation focus: Review and apply SAP Security Note 2234971 guidance.; Identify and patch affected SAP NetWeaver AS Java 7.1 through 7.5 systems.; Restrict external access to SAP Java services where business permits..
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N3.93.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://erpscan.io/press-center/blog/sap-security-notes-march-2016-review/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-012/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- 39996CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2234971CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-3976CVE reference · government-resource
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
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