How severe is CVE-2017-11457?

CVE-2017-11457 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-11457 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-11457?

CVE-2017-11457 affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11457?

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

When was CVE-2017-11457 published?

CVE-2017-11457 was published on 2017-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-11457

CVE-2017-11457 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Application Server Java with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Sap Netweaver Application Server Java
Published: 2017-07-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in com.sap.km.cm.ice in SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA 7.5 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via a crafted DTD in an XML request, aka SAP Security Note 2387249.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-11457?: XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in com.sap.km.cm.ice in SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA 7.5 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via a crafted DTD in an XML request, aka SAP Security Note 2387249.
How severe is CVE-2017-11457?: CVE-2017-11457 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-11457 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-11457?: CVE-2017-11457 affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11457?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-11457 published?: CVE-2017-11457 was published on 2017-07-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:7.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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