CVE-2016-2386

Name: CVE-2016-2386
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-02-16T15:59:00.133+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 71.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2386 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SQL injection vulnerability in the UDDI server in SAP NetWeaver J2EE Engine 7.40 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors, aka SAP Security Note 2101079.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 71.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the UDDI server in SAP NetWeaver J2EE Engine 7.40 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors, aka SAP Security Note 2101079.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

71.06%

99.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jun 30, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Java	7.40

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137129/SAP-NetWeaver-AS-JAVA-7.5-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/May/56Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-011-sap-netweaver-7-4-sql-injection-vulnerability/Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://erpscan.io/press-center/blog/sap-security-notes-february-2016-review/Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vah13/SAP_exploitExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39840/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43495/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137129/SAP-NetWeaver-AS-JAVA-7.5-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/May/56Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-011-sap-netweaver-7-4-sql-injection-vulnerability/Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://erpscan.io/press-center/blog/sap-security-notes-february-2016-review/Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vah13/SAP_exploitExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39840/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43495/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-2386US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Feb 16, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2386?

SQL injection vulnerability in the UDDI server in SAP NetWeaver J2EE Engine 7.40 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors, aka SAP Security Note 2101079.

How severe is CVE-2016-2386?

CVE-2016-2386 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 71.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2386?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST