How severe is CVE-2017-6950?

CVE-2017-6950 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-6950 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6950?

CVE-2017-6950 primarily affects Sap Gui For Windows. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6950?

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

When was CVE-2017-6950 published?

CVE-2017-6950 was published on 2017-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6950

CVE-2017-6950 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sap Gui For Windows with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Sap Gui For Windows
Published: 2017-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP GUI 7.2 through 7.5 allows remote attackers to bypass intended security policy restrictions and execute arbitrary code via a crafted ABAP code, aka SAP Security Note 2407616.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6950?: SAP GUI 7.2 through 7.5 allows remote attackers to bypass intended security policy restrictions and execute arbitrary code via a crafted ABAP code, aka SAP Security Note 2407616.
How severe is CVE-2017-6950?: CVE-2017-6950 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-6950 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6950?: CVE-2017-6950 primarily affects Sap Gui For Windows. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6950?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-6950 published?: CVE-2017-6950 was published on 2017-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:gui_for_windows:7.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:gui_for_windows:7.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:gui_for_windows:7.40_core_sp00-sp011:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:gui_for_windows:7.50_core_sp000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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