CVE-2017-12637
SAP NetWeaver Directory Traversal Vulnerability - [Actively Exploited]
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in scheduler/ui/js/ffffffffbca41eb4/UIUtilJavaScriptJS in SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java 7.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the query string, as exploited in the wild in August 2017, aka SAP Security Note 2486657.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 7, 2017, 8:29 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 3, 2025, 8:27 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
3.9
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
For the benefit of the cybersecurity community and network defenders—and to help every organization better manage vulnerabilities and keep pace with threat activity—CISA maintains the authoritative source of vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild.
SAP NetWeaver Application Server (AS) Java contains a directory traversal vulnerability in scheduler/ui/js/ffffffffbca41eb4/UIUtilJavaScriptJS that allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the query string.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
SAP users must have an account to log in and access the patch: https://me.sap.com/notes/3476549 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12637
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2017-12637 has a 6 public PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2017-12637
vulnerability.
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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-2017-12637.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://web.archive.org/web/20170807202056/http://www.sh0w.top/index.php/archives/7/ | Third Party Advisory |
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).
CTF Writeups
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2017-12637 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2017-12637 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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Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference Type MITRE: https://web.archive.org/web/20170807202056/http://www.sh0w.top/index.php/archives/7/ Types: Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mar. 27, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed Reference http://www.sh0w.top/index.php/archives/7/ Removed Reference Type http://www.sh0w.top/index.php/archives/7/ Types: Broken Link, URL Repurposed -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Mar. 27, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://web.archive.org/web/20170807202056/http://www.sh0w.top/index.php/archives/7/ Removed Reference http://www.sh0w.top/index.php/archives/7/ Removed Reference Type http://www.sh0w.top/index.php/archives/7/ Types: Broken Link, URL Repurposed -
CVE CISA KEV Update by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725
Mar. 20, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Date Added 2025-03-19 Added Due Date 2025-04-09 Added Required Action Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Added Vulnerability Name SAP NetWeaver Directory Traversal Vulnerability -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Mar. 19, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.sh0w.top/index.php/archives/7/ -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 20, 2021
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed CVSS V3 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Changed Reference Type http://www.sh0w.top/index.php/archives/7/ Permissions Required http://www.sh0w.top/index.php/archives/7/ Broken Link 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]
Aug. 29, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Directory traversal vulnerability in scheduler/ui/js/ffffffffbca41eb4/UIUtilJavaScriptJS in SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java 7.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the query string, as exploited in the wild in August 2017. Directory traversal vulnerability in scheduler/ui/js/ffffffffbca41eb4/UIUtilJavaScriptJS in SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java 7.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the query string, as exploited in the wild in August 2017, aka SAP Security Note 2486657. -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 16, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N) Added CVSS V3 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Changed Reference Type http://www.sh0w.top/index.php/archives/7/ No Types Assigned http://www.sh0w.top/index.php/archives/7/ Permissions Required Added CWE CWE-22 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:7.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2017-12637 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-2017-12637
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
92.64 }} 0.21%
score
0.99723
percentile