CVE-2016-3975

Name: CVE-2016-3975
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-07T19:59:06.087+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3975 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver AS Java 7.1 through 7.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the navigationTarget parameter to irj/servlet/prt/portal/prteventname/XXX/prtroot/com.sapportals.navigation.testComponent.NavigationURLTester, aka SAP Security Note 2238375.. EPSS estimates a 1.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver AS Java 7.1 through 7.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the navigationTarget parameter to irj/servlet/prt/portal/prteventname/XXX/prtroot/com.sapportals.navigation.testComponent.NavigationURLTester, aka SAP Security Note 2238375.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.61%

72.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Java	>= 7.10, <= 7.50

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137529/SAP-NetWeaver-AS-JAVA-7.5-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jun/42Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-014-sap-netweaver-7-4-navigationurltester/Third Party Advisory
https://erpscan.io/press-center/blog/sap-security-notes-march-2016-review/Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137529/SAP-NetWeaver-AS-JAVA-7.5-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jun/42Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-014-sap-netweaver-7-4-navigationurltester/Third Party Advisory
https://erpscan.io/press-center/blog/sap-security-notes-march-2016-review/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 7, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3975?

How severe is CVE-2016-3975?

CVE-2016-3975 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3975?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST