Is CVE-2017-12637 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2017-12637 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2017-12637 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2017-12637 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-12637?

CVE-2017-12637 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2017-12637

Published: March 19, 2025

EPSS:93.22%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.8th

Official Description

SAP NetWeaver Application Server (AS) Java contains a directory traversal vulnerability in scheduler/ui/js/ffffffffbca41eb4/UIUtilJavaScriptJS that allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the query string.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

SAP NetWeaver Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Added to KEV: 2025-03-19Federal patch deadline: 2025-04-09

Required Action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Risk Analysis

This flaw in SAP NetWeaver Application Server (AS) Java allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files on the system. The extremely high EPSS score of 0.93219 signifies a very strong likelihood of exploitation, and its inclusion in CISA's KEV confirms active exploitation.

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and is part of CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. Attackers can remotely exploit this flaw to read files.

Recommended Action

Apply the necessary security patches or upgrades for SAP NetWeaver Application Server (AS) Java. Regularly review and update all SAP components to mitigate known vulnerabilities.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-12637 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2017-12637 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.