CVE-2016-2388

SAP NetWeaver Information Disclosure

5.3 MEDIUMActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 52.2%

Published16 Feb 2016
Added to CISA KEV9 Jun 2022
Remediation due30 Jun 2022

Description

The Universal Worklist Configuration in SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA 7.4 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive user information via a crafted HTTP request, aka SAP Security Note 2256846.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityLow

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected products

SAP Netweaver Application Server Java≥ 7.10 ≤ 7.50

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137128/SAP-NetWeaver-AS-JAVA-7.5-Information-Disclosure.htmlExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145860/SAP-NetWeaver-J2EE-Engine-7.40-SQL-Injection.htmlExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/May/55ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-010-sap-netweaver-7-4-information-disclosure/Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
https://erpscan.io/press-center/blog/sap-security-notes-february-2016-review/Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-2388US Government Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39841/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43495/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2016-2388 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2016-2388 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 9 Jun 2022.

How severe is CVE-2016-2388?

CVE-2016-2388 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated medium. EPSS estimates a 52.2% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2016-2388?

Affected products include SAP Netweaver Application Server Java.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2388?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.