How severe is CVE-2016-2388?

CVE-2016-2388 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-2388 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2016-2388 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-06-09, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2388?

CVE-2016-2388 affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2388?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2016-2388 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2016-2388 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2016-3472. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-06-09).

When was CVE-2016-2388 published?

CVE-2016-2388 was published on 2016-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2388

CVE-2016-2388 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Application Server Java with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2022-06-09). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 52% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2022-06-09)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2016-3472
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2022-06-09)
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Sap Netweaver Application Server Java
Published: 2016-02-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2388?: 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 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-2388 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2016-2388 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-06-09, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2388?: CVE-2016-2388 affects Sap Netweaver Application Server Java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2388?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2016-2388 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2016-2388 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2016-3472. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-06-09).
When was CVE-2016-2388 published?: CVE-2016-2388 was published on 2016-02-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_application_server_java:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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