How severe is CVE-2015-6662?

CVE-2015-6662 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-6662 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-2015-6662?

CVE-2015-6662 affects Sap Netweaver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6662?

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

When was CVE-2015-6662 published?

CVE-2015-6662 was published on 2015-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6662

CVE-2015-6662 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sap Netweaver
Published: 2015-08-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Portal 7.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and possibly have other unspecified impact via crafted XML data, aka SAP Security Note 2168485.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6662?: XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Portal 7.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and possibly have other unspecified impact via crafted XML data, aka SAP Security Note 2168485.
How severe is CVE-2015-6662?: CVE-2015-6662 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-6662 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-2015-6662?: CVE-2015-6662 affects Sap Netweaver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6662?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-6662 published?: CVE-2015-6662 was published on 2015-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:7.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Sap Netweaver

CVE-2025-31324 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer Metadata Uploader is not protected with a proper authorization, allowing unauthenticated…
CVE-2013-6822 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): GRMGApp in SAP NetWeaver allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact and attack vectors, related to an XML…
CVE-2021-38163 — Critical (CVSS 9.9): SAP NetWeaver (Visual Composer 7.0 RT) versions - 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, without restriction, an attacker…
CVE-2011-1517 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): SAP NetWeaver 7.0 allows Remote Code Execution and Denial of Service caused by an error in the DiagTraceHex() function.…
CVE-2013-1592 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): A Buffer Overflow vulnerability exists in the Message Server service _MsJ2EE_AddStatistics() function when sending…
CVE-2015-7241 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in SAP Netweaver before 7.01.

All CVEs affecting Sap Netweaver →