CVE-2016-2389Netweaver Path Traversal
Directory traversal vulnerability in the GetFileList function in the SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence (xMII) component 15.0 for SAP NetWeaver 7.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..
Published Feb 16, 2016 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2016-2389 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3) affecting Netweaver (Sap).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jun 8, 2025. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 41% 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.
Scores
CVSS v3
7.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
41%
Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
35/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Jun 8, 2025
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the GetFileList function in the SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence (xMII) component 15.0 for SAP NetWeaver 7.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the Path parameter to /Catalog, aka SAP Security Note 2230978.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 8, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| NetweaverSap | 7.40 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Feb 16, 2016
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 8, 2025
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitExploitDB-39837
- otherpacketstormsecurity.com · SAP-MII-15.0-Directory-Traversal.html
- other20160517 [ERPSCAN-16-009] SAP xMII - directory traversal vulnerability
- othererpscan.io · erpscan-16-009-sap-xmii-directory-traversal-vul…
FAQ
Common Questions.
Directory traversal vulnerability in the GetFileList function in the SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence (xMII) component 15.0 for SAP NetWeaver 7.4 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..
Affected: Netweaver (Sap) versions 7.40. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jun 8, 2025.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
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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