CVE-2016-9563

MEDIUMNVD 6.59.0▲Trending — 4 sources updated this weekExploited in the wild

6.5

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 v3: 6.5
EG Score: 9.0(high)
EPSS: 98.3%
KEV: ⚠ Exploited

Published

November 23, 2016

Last Modified

April 21, 2026

Advisory Details (3)

Auto-updated May 20, 2026

⚠️ Active exploitation confirmed. Patch available. Sources: cisa.

cisa Patch Available🔴 Active Exploitation

Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog | CISA

Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog | CISA. Listed in CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-9563

generic

https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2296909

generic

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92419

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-611Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE)

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 20× in last 7d / 20× in last 30d)

Every time one of our enrichment pipelines (NVD, MITRE cvelistV5, EPSS, CISA KEV, GHSA, OSV, vendor advisories) ran against this CVE. Most recent first.

2026-06-03 12:44 UTCEG score recompute
2026-06-03 12:44 UTCGHSA enrichment
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2026-06-03 01:32 UTCGHSA enrichment
2026-06-02 21:48 UTCEG score recompute
2026-06-02 21:48 UTCGHSA enrichment
2026-06-02 20:10 UTCepss_batch
2026-06-02 18:32 UTCkev_newly_listed
2026-06-02 18:04 UTCEG score recompute
2026-06-02 18:04 UTCGHSA enrichment
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2026-06-02 14:19 UTCGHSA enrichment
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2026-06-02 10:35 UTCGHSA enrichment
2026-06-02 06:51 UTCEG score recompute
2026-06-02 06:51 UTCGHSA enrichment

Frequently asked(6)

What is CVE-2016-9563?

CVE-2016-9563 is a medium vulnerability published on November 23, 2016. 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.

When was CVE-2016-9563 disclosed?

CVE-2016-9563 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 23, 2016, with the most recent update on April 21, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2016-9563 actively exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2016-9563 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on November 3, 2021, affecting SAP NetWeaver. KEV listing indicates confirmed exploitation in the wild; this CVE warrants immediate patching attention.

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

CVE-2016-9563 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.5 (NVD). EchelonGraph synthesises NVD + CISA KEV + FIRST EPSS + GHSA into a combined EG score of 9.0.

Which products are affected by CVE-2016-9563?

CVE-2016-9563 affects SAP NetWeaver. The full affected-products list, including version ranges and fixed versions, is shown in the Affected Packages section of this page.

How do I remediate CVE-2016-9563?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2016-9563, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2016-9563

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