CVE-2016-3976

Name: CVE-2016-3976
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-07T23:59:10.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 46.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3976 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Directory traversal vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver AS Java 7.1 through 7.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in the fileName parameter to CrashFileDownloadServlet, aka SAP Security Note 2234971.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 46.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver AS Java 7.1 through 7.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..\ (dot dot backslash) in the fileName parameter to CrashFileDownloadServlet, aka SAP Security Note 2234971.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

46.61%

98.7th 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 May 3, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Java	>= 7.10, <= 7.50

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137528/SAP-NetWeaver-AS-JAVA-7.5-Directory-Traversal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jun/40Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-012/Third Party Advisory
https://erpscan.io/press-center/blog/sap-security-notes-march-2016-review/Third Party Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2234971Permissions Required
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39996/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137528/SAP-NetWeaver-AS-JAVA-7.5-Directory-Traversal.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Jun/40Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-012/Third Party Advisory
https://erpscan.io/press-center/blog/sap-security-notes-march-2016-review/Third Party Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2234971Permissions Required
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39996/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-3976US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 7, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3976?

How severe is CVE-2016-3976?

CVE-2016-3976 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 46.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3976?

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Source: NVD / NIST