How severe is CVE-2013-6815?

CVE-2013-6815 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-6815 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6815?

CVE-2013-6815 primarily affects Sap Netweaver. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6815?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-6815 published?

CVE-2013-6815 was published on 2013-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-6815

CVE-2013-6815 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Sap Netweaver
Published: 2013-11-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SHSTI_UPLOAD_XML function in the Application Server for ABAP (AS ABAP) in SAP NetWeaver 7.31 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6815?: The SHSTI_UPLOAD_XML function in the Application Server for ABAP (AS ABAP) in SAP NetWeaver 7.31 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
How severe is CVE-2013-6815?: CVE-2013-6815 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-6815 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6815?: CVE-2013-6815 primarily affects Sap Netweaver. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6815?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-6815 published?: CVE-2013-6815 was published on 2013-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:7.0:ehp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:7.0:ehp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:7.0:sp15:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:7.0:sp8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:7.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:7.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:7.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:7.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:7.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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