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Missing XML Validation vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Web Services Configuration UI, SAP security note 2406918

SAP Note 2406918

SAP security note 2406918, "Missing XML Validation vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Web Services Configuration UI". Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

Description

Symptom

Web Services Configuration UI does not sufficiently validate an XML document accepted from an untrusted source.

Some well-known impacts of Missing XML Validation vulnerability are:

  • Arbitrary files retrieval from the server
  • Denial-of-service conditions in successful exploits

Solution

This issue is fixed with the Support Packages and Patches referenced by this SAP Note.

CVSS

Score 3.8 Vector: AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L

Affected components

  • ESI-UI versions 7.11, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 2406918

Detailed exploitation and proof-of-concept material for this note is maintained in the RedRays Security Platform. For access, contact [email protected].

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