CVE-2016-4551

Name: CVE-2016-4551
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-05T16:59:02.757+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4551 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The (1) SAP_BASIS and (2) SAP_ABA components 7.00 SP Level 0031 in SAP NetWeaver 2004s might allow remote attackers to spoof IP addresses written to the Security Audit Log via vectors related to the network landscape, aka SAP Security Note 2190621.. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The (1) SAP_BASIS and (2) SAP_ABA components 7.00 SP Level 0031 in SAP NetWeaver 2004s might allow remote attackers to spoof IP addresses written to the Security Audit Log via vectors related to the network landscape, aka SAP Security Note 2190621.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.35%

68.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Sap	Netweaver	2004s	—
Sap	Sap Aba	7.00	Sp Level 0031
Sap	Sap Basis	7.00	Sp Level 0031

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Oct/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93288
https://www.onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-security-audit-log-invalid-address-loggingPermissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Oct/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93288
https://www.onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-security-audit-log-invalid-address-loggingPermissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 5, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4551?

How severe is CVE-2016-4551?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4551 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4551?

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