CVE-2016-2388
SAP NetWeaver Information Disclosure Vulnerability
SAP NetWeaver
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.
Exploitation status
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Listed by CISA on 9 June 2022. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 30 June 2022.
EPSS — exploitation probability
FIRST puts the probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days at 52.2%, which is higher than 99% of all scored vulnerabilities. EPSS is a forecast of activity, not a measure of severity, and it is rescored daily.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2016-2388 being exploited by ransomware groups?
No ransomware group in this database is currently recorded as exploiting CVE-2016-2388.
What does CVE-2016-2388 affect?
CVE-2016-2388 affects SAP NetWeaver. 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 is rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3. EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 52.2%, higher than 99% of all scored vulnerabilities. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, with a federal remediation deadline of 30 June 2022.
How should organisations respond to CVE-2016-2388?
Apply the vendor patch for SAP NetWeaver as the first priority, and treat any internet-facing instance as the most urgent. Because this vulnerability is associated with ransomware activity, also review whether the affected systems were reachable before patching, rather than assuming that patching alone closes the incident.