CVE-2016-6256

SAP Business One for Android 1.2.3 allows remote attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via crafted XML data in a request to…

published May 25, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
8%
Percentile
94.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability is hiding in SAP Business One for Android! Just a crafted XML request can unleash chaos — think of it as a sneaky code infiltrating your software like a wolf in sheep’s clothing! 🐑 Picture this: a delivery service that unwittingly opens every package it receives without checking what's inside. If someone sends a clever message masked in nice wrapping, they can smuggle in something dangerous and unexpected! 📦 An attacker can craft XML data that tricks the system into revealing sensitive information or accessing internal resources — potentially exposing crucial data about your business operations! This could lead to data breaches and integrity issues, so it's definitely not something to ignore!

Put simply

Picture this: a delivery service that unwittingly opens every package it receives without checking what's inside. If someone sends a clever message masked in nice wrapping, they can smuggle in something dangerous and unexpected! 📦 This XXE vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate XML data sent to the SAP Business One for Android app, possibly leading to unauthorized access to files and data within the system.

What to do

An attacker can craft XML data that tricks the system into revealing sensitive information or accessing internal resources — potentially exposing crucial data about your business operations! This could lead to data breaches and integrity issues, so it's definitely not something to ignore! To secure your system, ensure you update SAP Business One for Android to the latest version as recommended in Security Note 2378065. Additionally, review XML processing settings to disable external entity processing to prevent this type of attack. You've got this! With a few tweaks and an update, you'll keep your system as secure as a fortress! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.07880 · 94.7th percentile
Published
2017-05-25T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 MAY 19:00Z
    SAP Business One for Android 1.2.3 allows remote attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via crafted XML data in a request to…
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