CVE-2017-16687

Name: CVE-2017-16687
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-12T14:29:00.607+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16687 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The user self-service tools of SAP HANA extended application services, classic user self-service, a part of SAP HANA Database versions 1.00 and 2.00, can be misused to enumerate valid and invalid user accounts. An unauthenticated user could use the error messages to determine if a given username is valid.. EPSS estimates a 1.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The user self-service tools of SAP HANA extended application services, classic user self-service, a part of SAP HANA Database versions 1.00 and 2.00, can be misused to enumerate valid and invalid user accounts. An unauthenticated user could use the error messages to determine if a given username is valid.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.30%

66.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Hana Database	1.00
Sap	Hana Database	2.00

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102152Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blogs.sap.com/2017/12/12/sap-security-patch-day-december-2017/Vendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2549983Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102152Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blogs.sap.com/2017/12/12/sap-security-patch-day-december-2017/Vendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2549983Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16687?

How severe is CVE-2017-16687?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16687 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16687?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-16687?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST