Is CVE-2016-9563 actively exploited?

CVE-2016-9563 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-10-22.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-9563?

CVE-2016-9563 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

How do I patch CVE-2016-9563?

Patch guidance is available from sap security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2016-9563.

Which products are affected by CVE-2016-9563?

1 product: sap netweaver application server java.

CVE-2016-9563 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Description

BC-BMT-BPM-DSK in SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA 7.5 allows remote authenticated users to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via the sap.com~tc~bpem~him~uwlconn~provider~web/bpemuwlconn URI, aka SAP Security Note 2296909.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: low
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: none
Availability: none
Weaknesses: CWE-611 · XML External Entity (XXE)CWE-611 · XML External Entity (XXE)

Metadata

Primary Vendor: SAP
Published: 11/23/2016
Last Modified: 10/22/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

CVE-2016-9563

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