CVE-2016-3976—SAP NetWeaver Directory Traversal Vulnerability

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2021-11-03 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2016-3976
Project:
SAP
Product:
NetWeaver
Date Added:
2021-11-03
Due Date:
2022-05-03
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

SAP NetWeaver Directory Traversal Vulnerability

Description

SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java Platforms contains a directory traversal vulnerability via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in the fileName parameter to CrashFileDownloadServlet. This allows remote attackers to read files.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3976

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