ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2016-9563: SAP NetWeaver XML External Entity (XXE) Vulnerability

Facts
VendorSAP
ProductNetWeaver
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
CISA federal deadline3 May 2022
Weakness (CWE)CWE-611

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java Platforms contains an unspecified vulnerability in BC-BMT-BPM-DSK which allows remote, authenticated users to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks.

SOURCES

Other SAP flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.