CVE-2016-3640
CVE-2016-3640 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Hana Db with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Sap Hana Db
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Extended Application Services (aka XS or XS Engine) in SAP HANA DB 1.00.091.00.1418659308 allows local users to obtain sensitive password information via vectors related to passwords in Web Dispatcher trace files, aka SAP Security Note 2148905.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-3640?
- The Extended Application Services (aka XS or XS Engine) in SAP HANA DB 1.00.091.00.1418659308 allows local users to obtain sensitive password information via vectors related to passwords in Web Dispatcher trace files, aka SAP Security Note 2148905.
- How severe is CVE-2016-3640?
- CVE-2016-3640 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2016-3640 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-3640?
- CVE-2016-3640 affects Sap Hana Db. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-3640?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-3640 published?
- CVE-2016-3640 was published on 2016-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92068
- https://layersevensecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Layer-Seven-Security_SAP-Security-Notes_August-2015.pdf
- https://www.onapsis.com/blog/analyzing-sap-security-notes-august-2015-edition
- https://www.onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-hana-password-disclosure
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:hana_db:1.00.091.00.14186593:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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