SAP NetWeaver AS Java Path Traversal (CVE-2017-12637)

high Nessus Plugin ID 233477

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Synopsis

The remote web server is affected by a path traversal vulnerability.

Description

The instance of SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java running on the remote host is affected by a path traversal vulnerability. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit this issue, via a specially crafted HTTP request, to access arbitrary files on the remote host.

Solution

Upgrade to a patched version according to the vendor advisory.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 233477

File Name: sap_netweaver_as_CVE-2017-12637.nbin

Version: 1.2

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 3/28/2025

Updated: 3/29/2025

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.1

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 5

Temporal Score: 4.1

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2017-12637

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 7

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:F/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:sap:netweaver_application_server

Required KB Items: installed_sw/SAP Netweaver Application Server (AS)

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 7/8/2017

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/8/2017

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability Due Dates: 4/9/2025

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2017-12637

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