CVE-2016-9563
SAP NetWeaver XML External Entity (XXE) Vulnerability - [Actively Exploited]
Description
BC-BMT-BPM-DSK in SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA 7.5 allows remote authenticated users to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via the sap.com~tc~bpem~him~uwlconn~provider~web/bpemuwlconn URI, aka SAP Security Note 2296909.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 23, 2016, 2:59 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 22, 2025, 12:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
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SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java Platforms contains an unspecified vulnerability in BC-BMT-BPM-DSK which allows remote, authenticated users to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-9563
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2016-9563
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Apply the appropriate patch according to the vendor advisory.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2016-9563 has a 1 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2016-9563.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92419 | Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-034-sap-netweaver-java-xxe-vulnerability-bc-bmt-bpm-dsk-component/ | Broken Link Third Party Advisory |
| https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2296909 | Permissions Required |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92419 | Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-034-sap-netweaver-java-xxe-vulnerability-bc-bmt-bpm-dsk-component/ | Broken Link Third Party Advisory |
| https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2296909 | Permissions Required |
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-9563 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2016-9563 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2016-9563
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2016-9563 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2016-9563 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 22, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-9563 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-9563 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 21, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-9563 -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type CVE: https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-034-sap-netweaver-java-xxe-vulnerability-bc-bmt-bpm-dsk-component/ Types: Third Party Advisory CVE: https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-034-sap-netweaver-java-xxe-vulnerability-bc-bmt-bpm-dsk-component/ Types: Broken Link, Third Party Advisory Changed Reference Type MITRE: https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-034-sap-netweaver-java-xxe-vulnerability-bc-bmt-bpm-dsk-component/ Types: Third Party Advisory MITRE: https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-034-sap-netweaver-java-xxe-vulnerability-bc-bmt-bpm-dsk-component/ Types: Broken Link, Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Feb. 07, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-611 -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Jan. 22, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92419 Added Reference https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-034-sap-netweaver-java-xxe-vulnerability-bc-bmt-bpm-dsk-component/ Added Reference https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2296909 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 29, 2022
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92419 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92419 Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Changed Reference Type https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2296909 No Types Assigned https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2296909 Permissions Required -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 10, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2296909 [No Types Assigned] -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 20, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed CVSS V2 NIST (AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N) Removed CVSS V3 NIST AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Changed Reference Type https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-034-sap-netweaver-java-xxe-vulnerability-bc-bmt-bpm-dsk-component/ No Types Assigned https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-034-sap-netweaver-java-xxe-vulnerability-bc-bmt-bpm-dsk-component/ Third Party Advisory Removed CWE NIST CWE-284 Added CWE NIST CWE-611 Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:7.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR *cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:7.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Dec. 10, 2018
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed Reference https://erpscan.com/advisories/erpscan-16-034-sap-netweaver-java-xxe-vulnerability-bc-bmt-bpm-dsk-component/ [Third Party Advisory] Added Reference https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-034-sap-netweaver-java-xxe-vulnerability-bc-bmt-bpm-dsk-component/ [No Types Assigned] -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 29, 2016
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Reference Type http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92419 No Types Assigned http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92419 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 28, 2016
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92419 [No Types Assigned] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 23, 2016
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration Configuration 1 OR *cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:7.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H Changed Reference Type https://erpscan.com/advisories/erpscan-16-034-sap-netweaver-java-xxe-vulnerability-bc-bmt-bpm-dsk-component/ No Types Assigned https://erpscan.com/advisories/erpscan-16-034-sap-netweaver-java-xxe-vulnerability-bc-bmt-bpm-dsk-component/ Third Party Advisory Added CWE CWE-284
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 6.5
Base CVSS Score: 4
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
58.44 }} 15.41%
score
0.98144
percentile