CVE-2016-3973: sap netweaver_application_server_java
CVSS: 5.3v3.1MediumModified
Published 07-04-2016Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-3973 is a medium (CVSS 5.3) vulnerability in sap netweaver_application_server_java. EPSS estimates a 2.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 83.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.3/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
2.41%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 07-04-2016PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The chat feature in the Real-Time Collaboration (RTC) services 7.3 and 7.4 in SAP NetWeaver Java AS 7.1 through 7.5 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive user information by visiting webdynpro/resources/sap.com/tc~rtc~coll.appl.rtc~wd_chat/Chat#, pressing "Add users", and doing a search, aka SAP Security Note 2255990.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 5.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.41%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
84%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 2.41% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score2.41%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Sap1 product
- netweaver_application_server_java≥ 7.10, ≤ 7.50
1 vendor · 1 product
References
4 links- packetstormsecurity.com/files/137579/SAP-NetWeaver-AS-JAVA-7.5-Information-Disclosure.htmlX Refsource MISCThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- erpscan.io/press-center/blog/sap-security-notes-march-2016-review/X Refsource MISCThird Party Advisory
- erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-016-sap-netweaver-7-4-information-disclosure-wd_chat/X Refsource MISCThird Party Advisory