CVE-2017-12637
HighExploitedPublic exploitDirectory 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 ..
Published Aug 7, 2017 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-12637 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Netweaver Application Server Java (Sap).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 7, 2017. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
95%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 19, 2025 | Apr 9, 2025 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Aug 7, 2017 | Apr 9, 2025 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 19, 2025 | Apr 9, 2025 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 19, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
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.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Netweaver Application Server JavaSap | 7.50 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 7, 2017
Added to Industry KEV feed
Aug 7, 2017
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 19, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 19, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 19, 2025
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisoryhttps://web.archive.org/web/20170807202056/http://www.sh0w.top/index.php/archives/7/
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
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 ..
Affected: Netweaver Application Server Java (Sap) versions 7.50. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Aug 7, 2017.
Yes. It was added on Mar 19, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of Apr 9, 2025.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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