CVE-2016-4014

Name: CVE-2016-4014
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-14T14:59:09.147+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4014 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the UDDI component in SAP NetWeaver JAVA AS 7.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system hang) via a crafted DTD in an XML request to uddi/api/replication, aka SAP Security Note 2254389.. EPSS estimates a 5.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the UDDI component in SAP NetWeaver JAVA AS 7.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system hang) via a crafted DTD in an XML request to uddi/api/replication, aka SAP Security Note 2254389.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.26%

91.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Netweaver	7.4

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137919/SAP-NetWeaver-AS-JAVA-7.4-XXE-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jul/45Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-020-sap-netweaver-java-uddi-component-xxe-vulnerability/
https://erpscan.io/press-center/blog/dos-vulnerabilities-on-the-rise-sap-security-notes-april-2016/
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137919/SAP-NetWeaver-AS-JAVA-7.4-XXE-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jul/45Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-020-sap-netweaver-java-uddi-component-xxe-vulnerability/
https://erpscan.io/press-center/blog/dos-vulnerabilities-on-the-rise-sap-security-notes-april-2016/

Timeline

Published: Apr 14, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4014?

How severe is CVE-2016-4014?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4014 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4014?

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Source: NVD / NIST