CVE-2017-9844

Name: CVE-2017-9844
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-12T16:29:00.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 5.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-9844 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. SAP NetWeaver 7400.12.21.30308 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized Java object in a request to metadatauploader, aka SAP Security Note 2399804. NOTE: The vendor states that the devserver package of Visual Composer deserializes a malicious object that may cause legitimate users accessing a service, either by crashing or flooding the service.. EPSS estimates a 5.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SAP NetWeaver 7400.12.21.30308 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized Java object in a request to metadatauploader, aka SAP Security Note 2399804. NOTE: The vendor states that the devserver package of Visual Composer deserializes a malicious object that may cause legitimate users accessing a service, either by crashing or flooding the service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

5.51%

91.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Netweaver	7400.12.21.30308

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96865Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-17-014-sap-netweaver-java-deserialization-untrusted-user-value-metadatauploader/Broken Link
https://me.sap.com/notes/2399804Permissions Required
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96865Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-17-014-sap-netweaver-java-deserialization-untrusted-user-value-metadatauploader/Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Jul 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-9844?

How severe is CVE-2017-9844?

CVE-2017-9844 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9844?

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