How severe is CVE-2017-16678?

CVE-2017-16678 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2017-16678 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-16678?

CVE-2017-16678 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Knowledge Management Configuration Service. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16678?

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

When was CVE-2017-16678 published?

CVE-2017-16678 was published on 2017-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-16678

CVE-2017-16678 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Knowledge Management Configuration Service with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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-918.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Sap Netweaver Knowledge Management Configuration Service
Published: 2017-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Knowledge Management Configuration Service, EPBC and EPBC2 from 7.00 to 7.02; KMC-BC 7.30, 7.31, 7.40 and 7.50, that allows an attacker to manipulate the vulnerable application to send crafted requests on behalf of the application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16678?: Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Knowledge Management Configuration Service, EPBC and EPBC2 from 7.00 to 7.02; KMC-BC 7.30, 7.31, 7.40 and 7.50, that allows an attacker to manipulate the vulnerable application to send crafted requests on behalf of the application.
How severe is CVE-2017-16678?: CVE-2017-16678 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2017-16678 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16678?: CVE-2017-16678 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Knowledge Management Configuration Service. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16678?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-16678 published?: CVE-2017-16678 was published on 2017-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_knowledge_management_configuration_service:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:epbc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:epbc2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:kmc-bc:7.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:kmc-bc:7.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:kmc-bc:7.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:kmc-bc:7.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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