CVE-2026-0492: Privilege escalation vulnerability in SAP HANA database

Published Jan 13, 2026
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Updated

SAP HANA database is vulnerable to privilege escalation allowing an attacker with valid credentials of any user to switch to another user potentially gaining administrative access. This exploit could result in a total compromise of the system�s confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Affected Software

2 affected components
SAP HANA Database
SAP HANA Database=2.00

Remediation

Event History

Jan 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:13 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:13 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-0492?

CVE-2026-0492 is considered a high severity privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-0492?

To mitigate CVE-2026-0492, apply the latest security patches provided by SAP for the HANA database.

3

Who is impacted by CVE-2026-0492?

Any organization using SAP HANA database is at risk if they have not applied the necessary security updates.

4

What could an attacker gain by exploiting CVE-2026-0492?

Exploiting CVE-2026-0492 allows an attacker to switch user accounts, potentially gaining administrative access and compromising the entire system.

5

Is CVE-2026-0492 being actively exploited?

While there are no specific reports of active exploitation, the nature of CVE-2026-0492 makes it a significant threat, urging immediate attention.

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