How severe is CVE-2017-16349?

CVE-2017-16349 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high 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 high.

Is CVE-2017-16349 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-16349?

CVE-2017-16349 affects Sap Business Planning And Consolidation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16349?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-16349 published?

CVE-2017-16349 was published on 2018-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-16349

CVE-2017-16349 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Business Planning And Consolidation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Sap Business Planning And Consolidation
Published: 2018-08-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An exploitable XML external entity vulnerability exists in the reporting functionality of SAP BPC. A specially crafted XML request can cause an XML external entity to be referenced, resulting in information disclosure and potential denial of service. An attacker can issue authenticated HTTP requests to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16349?: An exploitable XML external entity vulnerability exists in the reporting functionality of SAP BPC. A specially crafted XML request can cause an XML external entity to be referenced, resulting in information disclosure and potential denial of service. An attacker can issue authenticated HTTP requests to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2017-16349?: CVE-2017-16349 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high 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 high.
Is CVE-2017-16349 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16349?: CVE-2017-16349 affects Sap Business Planning And Consolidation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16349?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-16349 published?: CVE-2017-16349 was published on 2018-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/SAP

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:business_planning_and_consolidation:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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