CVE-2016-2386: SAP NetWeaver SQL Injection Vulnerability

Published Feb 16, 2016

Updated

SQL injection vulnerability in the UDDI server in SAP NetWeaver J2EE Engine 7.40 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors, aka SAP Security Note 2101079.

Affected Software

2 affected components

SAP NetWeaver

SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java=7.40

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade SAP NetWeaver to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Patch SAP Security Note 2101079
Upgrade
Upgrade SAP NetWeaver AS for Java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Patch SAP Security Note 2101079

Event History

Feb 16, 2016

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:00 PM

Description

Data Sourced

via NVD·03:59 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Jun 9, 2022

Known Exploited

via CISA·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2386?

CVE-2016-2386 is considered a critical SQL injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2386?

To fix CVE-2016-2386, you should apply the patches provided in SAP Security Note 2101079 immediately.

What versions of SAP NetWeaver are affected by CVE-2016-2386?

CVE-2016-2386 affects SAP NetWeaver J2EE Engine version 7.40.

What can happen if CVE-2016-2386 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2016-2386 allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to the database and execute arbitrary queries.

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2016-2386?

Currently, the recommended approach is to apply the security patches, as there are no effective workarounds for CVE-2016-2386.