CVE-2016-2388: SAP NetWeaver Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-2388 is a medium (CVSS 5.3) vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver. It is known to be exploited: CISA lists it, first on 09-06-2022. EPSS estimates a 52.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98.9% of scored vulnerabilities. 5 public exploits are recorded.
Timeline
- 16-02-2016PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 09-06-2022Added to CISA KEVSAP NetWeaver Information Disclosure Vulnerability
- 30-06-2022CISA remediation dueApply updates per vendor instructions.
- 21-10-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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 metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versions- NVDNIST5.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
52.21%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
99%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 52.21% on 21-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs- Added
- 09-06-2022
- Federal due date
- 30-06-2022
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions. nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-2388
Public exploits
5 foundExploit Reference (seclists.org)
Maturity: unknown
Exploit Reference (packetstormsecurity.com)
Maturity: unknown
Exploit Reference (packetstormsecurity.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Sap1 product
- netweaver_application_server_java≥ 7.10, ≤ 7.50
1 vendor · 1 product
References
8 links- packetstormsecurity.com/files/137128/SAP-NetWeaver-AS-JAVA-7.5-Information-Disclosure.htmlX Refsource MISCExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-010-sap-netweaver-7-4-information-disclosure/X Refsource MISCBroken LinkThird Party Advisory
- erpscan.io/press-center/blog/sap-security-notes-february-2016-review/X Refsource MISCBroken LinkThird Party Advisory
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/145860/SAP-NetWeaver-J2EE-Engine-7.40-SQL-Injection.htmlX Refsource MISCExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-2388Government ResourceUS Government Resource