CVE-2016-2388

Name: CVE-2016-2388
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-02-16T15:59:02.103+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 51.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2388 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 51.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

51.55%

98.8th 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	>= 7.10, <= 7.50

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137128/SAP-NetWeaver-AS-JAVA-7.5-Information-Disclosure.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145860/SAP-NetWeaver-J2EE-Engine-7.40-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/May/55Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-010-sap-netweaver-7-4-information-disclosure/Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://erpscan.io/press-center/blog/sap-security-notes-february-2016-review/Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39841/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43495/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137128/SAP-NetWeaver-AS-JAVA-7.5-Information-Disclosure.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145860/SAP-NetWeaver-J2EE-Engine-7.40-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/May/55Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-010-sap-netweaver-7-4-information-disclosure/Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://erpscan.io/press-center/blog/sap-security-notes-february-2016-review/Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39841/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-2016-2388US Government Resource

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2388?

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.

How severe is CVE-2016-2388?

CVE-2016-2388 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 51.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2388?

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Source: NVD / NIST