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SAP Web Dispatcher EUVDEUVD-2026-72585

| CVE-2026-76968 MEDIUM
Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere (CWE-497)
2026-09-08 sap GHSA-w8rp-pp8p-wxh5
6.5
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: sap
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Obtain low-privileged SAP credentials
  2. Delivery
    Connect to SAP Web Dispatcher or ICM admin interface
  3. Exploit
    Issue unauthorized administrative HTTP requests
  4. Execution
    Retrieve sensitive system state and configuration data
  5. Impact
    Use disclosed information to plan targeted follow-on attack

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection System info exposure prevention
Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires a valid SAP account at the low-privilege tier (PR:L confirmed by CVSS vector) - any authenticated user with basic system access qualifies, with no elevated or administrative role needed. The attacker must have network-layer access to the SAP Web Dispatcher, ICM, or Content Server HTTP/HTTPS administrative interface, which is typically exposed on the internal corporate network. No special non-default configuration is required; the vulnerability is present in default deployments. Limiting factors include: (1) a valid credential is required - purely unauthenticated exploitation is not possible per the CVSS PR:L metric; (2) the administrative interface must be reachable from the attacker's network position, so edge deployments with strict network segmentation reduce exposure; (3) impact is confined to confidentiality - no direct write or execution path is established by this vulnerability alone.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N scores 6.5 (Medium), accurately reflecting that exploitation requires a valid low-privileged account but imposes no other barriers - no complexity, no user interaction. The high confidentiality impact (C:H) is notable: system state data from SAP core components (hostnames, port bindings, connection pool states, trace levels, potentially credentials in config dumps) can meaningfully accelerate follow-on attacks such as privilege escalation or lateral movement within an SAP landscape. No EPSS score was provided in the input data, and the vulnerability is absent from CISA KEV, suggesting no confirmed active exploitation at analysis time. However, the low bar for exploitation means any organization where developer, consultant, or service accounts have basic SAP access is exposed - even a mid-sized enterprise IT team should treat this as an actionable remediation item alongside SAP's quarterly patch cycle. The information-only impact (I:N/A:N) limits immediate blast radius but does not reduce the reconnaissance value of the disclosed data.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with a low-privileged SAP dialog or RFC service account - such as a developer, external consultant, or compromised internal user - sends HTTP requests directly to administrative interface paths on SAP Web Dispatcher or ICM. The server responds with system state data including kernel version details, active connections, trace configuration, and potentially sensitive environment parameters. The attacker uses this information to identify further attack surfaces or craft targeted exploits against the SAP environment.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Sep 08, 2026

Unauthorized administrative interface access in SAP Web Dispatcher, Internet Communication Manager (ICM), and SAP Content Server exposes sensitive system state to authenticated low-privileged users. Exploiting this flaw, an attacker with only a basic SAP account can query administrative endpoints normally restricted to higher-privilege roles, retrieving configuration details, system internals, or operational data that could serve as reconnaissance for follow-on attacks. No public exploit code exists and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV, but the low authentication bar (any valid low-privilege account) and direct network accessibility make the exposure surface meaningful in enterprise SAP environments.

RemediationAI

Apply the fix referenced in SAP Security Note 3750721 (https://me.sap.com/notes/3750721); an exact patched version number is not independently confirmed from the available data, so consult the note directly for the applicable Support Package or kernel patch level for your SAP landscape. As a compensating control, restrict network-layer access to SAP Web Dispatcher and ICM administrative ports (commonly 8080/8443 admin paths) using perimeter firewall rules or SAP Web Dispatcher access control lists (ACLs), limiting reachability to dedicated admin subnets or bastion hosts only - note this may impede monitoring tooling that relies on those endpoints. Additionally, audit existing low-privileged accounts to confirm their business need and revoke unnecessary SAP system user accounts; this reduces the pool of credentials that could be leveraged for exploitation. Review SAP Security Patch Day advisories at https://url.sap/sapsecuritypatchday on each monthly cycle for updated guidance.

Affected VersionsENISA

SAP Web Dispatcher, Internet Communication Manager and SAP Content Server 9.18
SAP Web Dispatcher, Internet Communication Manager and SAP Content Server 9.19
SAP Web Dispatcher, Internet Communication Manager and SAP Content Server 7.93
SAP Web Dispatcher, Internet Communication Manager and SAP Content Server KRNL64UC 7.22
SAP Web Dispatcher, Internet Communication Manager and SAP Content Server 7.54
SAP Web Dispatcher, Internet Communication Manager and SAP Content Server KRNL64NUC 7.22
SAP Web Dispatcher, Internet Communication Manager and SAP Content Server CONTSERV 7.53
SAP Web Dispatcher, Internet Communication Manager and SAP Content Server 7.53
SAP Web Dispatcher, Internet Communication Manager and SAP Content Server WEBDISP 7.22_EXT
SAP Web Dispatcher, Internet Communication Manager and SAP Content Server 9.16
SAP Web Dispatcher, Internet Communication Manager and SAP Content Server KERNEL 7.22
SAP Web Dispatcher, Internet Communication Manager and SAP Content Server 9.20
SAP Web Dispatcher, Internet Communication Manager and SAP Content Server 7.77
SAP Web Dispatcher, Internet Communication Manager and SAP Content Server 7.22EXT

Affected Packages

euvd sap_web_dispatcher_internet_communication_manager_and_sap_content_server no fix
euvd sap_web_dispatcher_internet_communication_manager_and_sap_content_server_contserv no fix
euvd sap_web_dispatcher_internet_communication_manager_and_sap_content_server_kernel no fix
euvd sap_web_dispatcher_internet_communication_manager_and_sap_content_server_krnl64nuc no fix
euvd sap_web_dispatcher_internet_communication_manager_and_sap_content_server_krnl64uc no fix
euvd sap_web_dispatcher_internet_communication_manager_and_sap_content_server_webdisp no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 6 packages in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

SAP Web Dispatcher acts as a reverse proxy and load balancer for SAP application servers, while the Internet Communication Manager (ICM) handles inbound HTTP/HTTPS protocol processing at the kernel level; SAP Content Server provides document storage services. All three components share administrative HTTP endpoints (typically icm/admin or similar paths) used for monitoring, configuration inspection, and runtime diagnostics. CWE-497 (Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere) identifies the root cause: these administrative interfaces fail to enforce adequate authorization controls, allowing users authenticated at a low-privilege tier to retrieve data that should be scoped to administrators. The affected CPE cpe:2.3:a:sap_se:sap_web_dispatcher,_internet_communication_manager_and_sap_content_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* covers all versions, indicating a systemic authorization gap rather than a version-specific regression.

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Severity by source

Vendor (sap) PRIMARY 6.5 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
vuln.today AI 6.5 MEDIUM

Low-privileged network account is sufficient; administrative interface leaks high-value system state with no integrity or availability impact.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (sap).

CVSS VectorVendor: sap

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

SAP Web Dispatcher, Internet Communication Manager and SAP Content Server allows an authenticated low-privileged attacker to access certain administrative functionality or interface and obtain sensitive information about the system state, resulting in information disclosure. This disclosed information could potentially be used to facilitate further attacks. This vulnerability has a high impact on the confidentiality of the application, with no impact on integrity or availability.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.2%
Top 86% exploitable
Prevalence
High
core SAP middleware widely deployed across large global enterprises
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.2%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable
No
Human Impact· derived
High
Technical Impact
Partial

Priority Score

32
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +32
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

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