CVE-2016-2386
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitSQL 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.
Published Feb 16, 2016 · Updated Apr 21, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2016-2386 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Netweaver Application Server Java (Sap).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 9, 2022. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
72%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jun 9, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jun 9, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Netweaver Application Server JavaSap | 7.40 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 16, 2016
Added to CISA KEV
Jun 9, 2022
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 9, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jun 9, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jun 9, 2022
Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-011-sap-netweaver-7-4-sql-injection-vulnerability/
- advisoryhttps://erpscan.io/press-center/blog/sap-security-notes-february-2016-review/
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137129/SAP-NetWeaver-AS-JAVA-7.5-SQL-Injection.html
- exploit20160523 [ERPSCAN-16-011] SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA - SQL injection vulnerability
- exploithttps://github.com/vah13/SAP_exploit
FAQ
Common Questions.
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: Netweaver Application Server Java (Sap) versions 7.40. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 9, 2022.
Yes. It was added on Jun 9, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 30, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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