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5.0

SAP NetWeaver may crash from remote XML upload

CVE-2013-6815 · published 12 years ago
Summary

The SHSTI_UPLOAD_XML feature in SAP NetWeaver 7.31 and earlier can be triggered by a specially crafted XML file, causing the system to stop working. This can be done by someone on the network without needing valid credentials. Apply the latest SAP security patches or upgrade to a newer NetWeaver release and limit who can use the upload function.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
sap netweaver <= 7.31
4.0
6.4
7.0
7.01
7.02
7.03
7.10
7.30
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The SHSTI_UPLOAD_XML function in the Application Server for ABAP (AS ABAP) in SAP NetWeaver 7.31 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors, related to...
The SHSTI_UPLOAD_XML function in the Application Server for ABAP (AS ABAP) in SAP NetWeaver 7.31 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.0 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-20Improper Input Validation
Timeline
Published20 Nov 2013
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2013-6815 · NVD
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