How severe is CVE-2019-0271?

CVE-2019-0271 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-0271 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-0271?

CVE-2019-0271 primarily affects Sap Advanced Business Application Programming Platform. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0271?

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

When was CVE-2019-0271 published?

CVE-2019-0271 was published on 2019-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-0271

CVE-2019-0271 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Advanced Business Application Programming Platform 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Sap Advanced Business Application Programming Platform
Published: 2019-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ABAP Server (used in NetWeaver and Suite/ERP) and ABAP Platform does not sufficiently validate an XML document accepted from an untrusted source, leading to an XML External Entity (XEE) vulnerability. Fixed in Kernel 7.21 or 7.22, that is ABAP Server 7.00 to 7.31 and Kernel 7.45, 7.49 or 7.53, that is ABAP Server 7.40 to 7.52 or ABAP Platform. For more recent updates please refer to Security Note 2870067 (which supersedes the solution of Security Note 2736825) in the reference section below.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-0271?: ABAP Server (used in NetWeaver and Suite/ERP) and ABAP Platform does not sufficiently validate an XML document accepted from an untrusted source, leading to an XML External Entity (XEE) vulnerability. Fixed in Kernel 7.21 or 7.22, that is ABAP Server 7.00 to 7.31 and Kernel 7.45, 7.49 or 7.53, that is ABAP Server 7.40 to 7.52 or ABAP Platform. For more recent updates please refer to Security Note 2870067 (which supersedes the solution of Security Note 2736825) in the reference section below.
How severe is CVE-2019-0271?: CVE-2019-0271 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-0271 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-0271?: CVE-2019-0271 primarily affects Sap Advanced Business Application Programming Platform. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0271?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-0271 published?: CVE-2019-0271 was published on 2019-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:advanced_business_application_programming_platform:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:advanced_business_application_programming_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:sap_kernel:7.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:sap_kernel:7.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:sap_kernel:7.45:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:sap_kernel:7.49:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:sap_kernel:7.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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